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DE HB10

Bill

Status

Enrolled

4/16/2013

Primary Sponsor

Helene Keeley

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Origin

House of Representatives

147th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Concurs in a constitutional amendment proposed in the 146th General Assembly (Chapter 332, Volume 78, Laws of Delaware) that modifies Article V, Section 2 of the Delaware Constitution regarding voting qualifications.

  • Deletes the term "five years" from the Constitution's second sentence in Article V, Section 2, eliminating the existing five-year waiting period for voting rights restoration.

  • Allows eligible felons who have fully discharged their sentences to have their voting rights restored immediately, rather than waiting five years after sentence completion.

  • Known as the Hazel D. Plant Voter Restoration Act.

  • Requires two-thirds majority approval from both houses of the General Assembly to pass.

Legislative Description

An Act Concurring In A Proposed Amendment To Article V, Section 2 Of The Constitution Of The State Of Delaware Relating To Qualifications For Voting.

Last Action

Enact w/o Sign by Governor

5/28/2013

Committee Referrals

Executive3/15/2013
Administration1/15/2013

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