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MO SB589

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/6/2010

Primary Sponsor

Gary Nodler

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Repeals sections 115.350 and 561.021, RSMo and consolidates disqualification rules into a single new section 561.021
  • Requires forfeiture of public office upon sentencing for conviction of a felony or out-of-state crime that would be a felony under Missouri law
  • Makes persons convicted of or pleading guilty/nolo contendere to felonies permanently ineligible to qualify as candidates for or hold any public office under Missouri state or local government
  • Removes time-limited language that previously allowed felons to regain eligibility after completing their sentence or probation period
  • Eliminates a prior provision permanently disqualifying only those convicted of felonies connected with voting rights violations

Legislative Description

Bars felons from holding public office

Last Action

SCS Voted Do Pass S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee (3191S.02C)

2/15/2010

Committee Referrals

Financial And Governmental Organizations And Elections1/13/2010

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