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MS HC23
Concurrent Resolution
Status
2/1/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeramey Anderson
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AI Summary
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Proposes amending Section 241 of the Mississippi Constitution to automatically restore voting rights to individuals convicted of voter fraud, bribery, theft, arson, false pretense, perjury, forgery, embezzlement, or bigamy once they complete all sentencing requirements including parole
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Maintains permanent disenfranchisement only for individuals convicted of murder or rape
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Repeals Section 253, which currently requires a two-thirds vote of both legislative houses to restore voting rights to persons disqualified due to crime
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Suspends rather than permanently removes voting rights for the listed non-murder/rape offenses upon conviction
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Directs the Secretary of State to place this constitutional amendment on the November 2022 ballot for voter approval as a single amendment
Legislative Description
Constitution; amend to restore voting rights to certain qualified electors once sentencing requirements are met.
Last Action
Died In Committee
2/1/2022