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MS HB286
Bill
Status
1/30/2018
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 establish that veterans convicted of nonviolent disqualifying crimes become qualified electors upon sentence completion, creating an exception to the general voting disqualification for such crimes.
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Modifies Section 23-15-19 to conform existing provisions about removal from the Statewide Elections Management System to the new veteran voting rights restoration.
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Brings forward Section 23-15-151 regarding the circuit clerk's maintenance of lists of convicted persons and their entry into the Statewide Elections Management System for possible amendment.
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Takes effect July 1, 2018.
Legislative Description
Right to vote; restore to veterans who committed nonviolent disqualifying crimes upon completing the sentencing requirements.
Last Action
Died In Committee
1/30/2018