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MS SC535

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Failed

2/2/2010

Primary Sponsor

Alan Nunnelee

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Origin

Senate

2010 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to prohibit persons convicted of any felony from voting, with exceptions for manslaughter convictions and certain tax violations.

  • Allows voting rights restoration through gubernatorial pardon or if the felony conviction was for manslaughter or violation of federal/state tax laws (unless involving misuse of office or public funds).

  • Establishes that the prohibition applies to felony convictions in Mississippi state court, other state courts, or federal court.

  • Requires submission of the amendment to qualified voters at the November 2, 2010 election.

  • Mandates that the Attorney General submit the resolution to the U.S. Attorney General or U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia for Voting Rights Act compliance review.

Legislative Description

Constitution; amend Section 241 to provide that persons convicted of a felony may not vote.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/2/2010

Full Bill Text

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