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AZ SB1033
Bill
Status
1/11/2016
Primary Sponsor
Martin Quezada
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AI Summary
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Automatically restores voting rights to individuals convicted of two or more felonies upon completion of probation (Section 13-905) or absolute discharge from imprisonment (Section 13-906), rather than requiring court discretion.
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Maintains existing restrictions on firearm possession rights: dangerous offense convictions remain permanently ineligible; serious offense convictions must wait 10 years; other felony convictions must wait 2 years from discharge or probation completion.
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Makes technical grammatical corrections throughout the statute, replacing gendered pronouns with neutral language and updating word choices like "which" to "that."
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Applies automatic restoration of voting rights to first-time offenders who complete probation or receive absolute discharge (Section 13-912).
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Removes requirement that first offenders pay all fines or restitution as a condition for automatic restoration of civil rights.
Legislative Description
Voting rights; restoration; felonies.
Last Action
Referred to Senate GOV Committee
1/12/2016