SB 421 – Bars felons from holding public office

• Sponsor: Pearce
• LR Number: 1889S.01I
• Committee: Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections
• Last Action: 4/11/2011 - Hearing Conducted S Financial and Governmental Organizations and Elections Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2011

Current Bill Summary

SB 421 - This act bars a person who commits a felony in Missouri, or commits a crime in another jurisdiction that would constitute a felony in Missouri, from qualifying as a candidate for or holding public office.

This act is similar to SB 589 (2010).

EMILY KALMER