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MS HB328
Bill
Status
1/31/2017
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Reynolds
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AI Summary
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Restores voting rights to veterans (as defined in Title 38 of the United States Code) who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes listed in Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution after they complete all sentencing requirements.
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Amends Section 23-15-11 to create an exception allowing veterans with nonviolent disqualifying crime convictions to vote, whereas previously all persons convicted of crimes listed in Section 241 were permanently disenfranchised.
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Modifies Section 23-15-19 to align voter registration provisions with the new veteran exception by cross-referencing the amended Section 23-15-11.
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Brings Section 23-15-151 forward for possible amendment, which governs the circuit clerk's maintenance of a list of persons convicted of disqualifying crimes.
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Takes effect July 1, 2017.
Legislative Description
Right to vote; restore to veterans who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes upon completing the sentencing requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/31/2017