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AK SB7

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/19/2011

Primary Sponsor

Bettye Davis

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Origin

Senate

27th Legislature

AI Summary

  • Changes voting rights restrictions for convicted felons from permanent disqualification until "unconditional discharge" to disqualification only "while incarcerated" for felonies involving moral turpitude.

  • Modifies jury service disqualification for convicted felons from permanent disqualification until "unconditional discharge" to disqualification only "while incarcerated" for any felony.

  • Requires the Department of Corrections to provide written notification of restored voting rights and notify the election director when a person is released from incarceration.

  • Updates voter registration cancellation procedures to apply only to incarcerated persons convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude, allowing registration upon release from incarceration.

  • Repeals provisions defining "unconditional discharge" in the voting and jury service context.

Legislative Description

Felons' Right To Vote Or Be Jurors

Crimes

Last Action

REFERRED TO FINANCE

3/23/2012

Committee Referrals

Finance3/23/2012
State Affairs1/19/2011

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