SB 542 – Prohibits certain convicted criminals from qualifying for public office

• Sponsor: Callahan
• LR Number: 1853S.02I
• Committee: Judiciary and Civil & Criminal Jurisprudence
• Last Action: 5/13/2005 - S Formal Calendar S Bills for Perfection
• Effective Date: August 28, 2005

Current Bill Summary

SB 542 - This act prohibits a person from qualifying as a candidate for any public elective office who has been convicted of, or pled guilty to, any felony or misdemeanor under the laws of the United States.

This act is similar to SB 1226 (2004).

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