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AK SB68

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/21/2009

Primary Sponsor

Bettye Davis

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Origin

Senate

26th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude may not vote only while incarcerated for that crime, rather than until unconditional discharge.

  • Upon release from incarceration, individuals regain voting rights and may register to vote under AS 15.07.

  • The Department of Corrections must provide written notification of restored voting rights and notify the director of voter registration eligibility at the time of release from incarceration.

  • Voter registration cancellations apply only to persons both convicted of and incarcerated for felonies involving moral turpitude, with registration restored upon proof of release from incarceration.

  • Repeals the definition of "unconditional discharge" from AS 15.60.010(39) and aligns disqualification language across statutes to reference incarceration status rather than discharge status.

Legislative Description

Felons' Right To Vote

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

4/16/2009

Committee Referrals

Finance4/16/2009
State Affairs1/21/2009

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