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GA SR970
Resolution
Status
Introduced
6/16/2020
Primary Sponsor
Nikema Williams
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to Article II, Section I of the Georgia Constitution to restrict felony disenfranchisement only to persons who are convicted of a felony and sentenced to a period of incarceration, restoring voting rights immediately upon completion of that incarceration sentence
- Removes the existing "moral turpitude" qualifier, meaning the voting restriction would apply to all felony convictions resulting in incarceration rather than only those involving moral turpitude
- Explicitly prohibits any disqualification from voting for persons serving a period of parole or probation or for any outstanding fines or fees
- Requires the proposed constitutional amendment to be submitted to Georgia voters for ratification or rejection on a statewide ballot
- Sponsored by Senators Williams (39th), Jordan (6th), Jones II (22nd), Harrell (40th), Anderson (43rd), and others
Legislative Description
Persons Convicted of Felonies; lose their right to vote only if they are sentenced to incarceration; provide -CA
Last Action
Senate Read and Referred
6/17/2020
Full Bill Text
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