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MS HC33
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/5/2019
Primary Sponsor
Earle Banks
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AI Summary
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Amends Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to suspend voting rights for persons convicted of a felony until all sentencing requirements are satisfied.
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Removes the existing list of specific crimes (murder, rape, bribery, theft, arson, etc.) that disqualify voters, replacing it with a blanket felony conviction provision.
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Repeals Section 253 of the Mississippi Constitution, which allowed the legislature to restore voting rights to felons by a two-thirds vote of both houses.
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Proposes that voting rights be automatically restored upon completion of all sentencing requirements, eliminating legislative discretion in restoration.
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Requires the amendment be submitted to voters on the first Tuesday after the first Monday of November 2019.
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to qualified electors who have committed a felony once sentencing requirements are met.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/5/2019