Constitutional amendment; qualification of voters, restoration of civil rights. (SJ27)
Introduced By
Sen. Emmett Hanger (R-Mount Solon)
Progress
✓ |
Introduced |
✗ |
Passed Committee |
☐ |
Passed House |
☐ |
Passed Senate |
Description
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualification of voters; restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by general law for the restoration of civil rights for any person who has been convicted of a felony not designated by the General Assembly as a barrier crime for the purpose of rights restoration and who has completed service of his sentence and paid in full any restitution, fines, costs, and fees assessed against him as a result of his conviction. The bill retains the authority of the Governor to restore the civil rights of persons convicted of felonies. Read the Bill »
Outcome
Bill Has Failed
History
Date | Action |
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01/04/2018 | Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/18 18101915D |
01/04/2018 | Referred to Committee on Privileges and Elections |
01/16/2018 | Continued to 2019 in Privileges and Elections (14-Y 0-N) (see vote tally) |
11/30/2018 | Left in Privileges and Elections |