SB131 - Revises eligibility of felons to vote

SB 0131

Revises eligibility of felons to vote

Sponsor:	Gross
LR Number:	0339S.01I	Fiscal Note:	0339-01
Committee:	Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections
Last Action:	01/21/03 - Hearing Conducted S Financial & Governmental Org.,		Journal page:
	Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee
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Effective Date:	August 28, 2003

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Current Bill Summary

SB 131 The act provides that a person convicted of a felony shall not vote until such time as the Governor grants a pardon, commutation of sentence or a reprieve to such person. Currently, a person convicted of a felony is prohibited from voting until the person finishes the sentence or, if on probation or parole, until the person is finally discharged from probation or parole.
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