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FL S0706
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
1/28/2011
Primary Sponsor
Eleanor Sobel
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AI Summary
- Proposes constitutional amendment to Section 4 of Article VI regarding voting disqualifications for felony convictions
- Limits felony voting disqualification to only the period of incarceration, allowing voting rights immediately upon release
- Current law permanently bars felons from voting until civil rights are restored; amendment would change this restriction
- Amendment must be approved by Florida voters at the next general election or earlier special election
- Maintains existing disqualifications for persons adjudicated mentally incompetent and eight-year consecutive term limits for certain state and federal offices
Legislative Description
Voting Rights of Felons
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration
5/7/2011
Committee Referrals
Rules Subcommittee On Ethics And Elections2/9/2011
Full Bill Text
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