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GA SB510

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/28/2012

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires the Georgia State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a certificate of restoration of voting rights to each person convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude within 30 days of completing their sentence, including any period of probation or parole
  • The certificate must notify the individual that their voting rights have been restored by operation of law and advise them of the procedures to register to vote
  • Amends Code Section 42-9-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new subsection (j) to the board's general rule-making authority
  • Sponsored by Senators Ramsey, Sr. of the 43rd, Jones of the 10th, Henson of the 41st, Stoner of the 6th, and others

Legislative Description

State Board of Pardons and Paroles; issue a certificate of restoration of voting rights; convicted of a felony involving moral turpitude

Last Action

Senate Read and Referred

2/28/2012

Committee Referrals

Ethics2/28/2012

Full Bill Text

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