Bill Text: MS HB1707 | 2010 | Regular Session | Enrolled


Bill Title: Suffrage; restore to Jimmy Williams of Union County.

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)

Status: (Passed) 2010-04-28 - Approved by Governor [HB1707 Detail]

Download: Mississippi-2010-HB1707-Enrolled.html

MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2010 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Rogers (14th)

House Bill 1707

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JIMMY WILLIAMS OF UNION COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Jimmy Williams of Union County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of Grand Larceny in Union County, Mississippi, in 1986, and who has completed the penalty and conditions imposed upon him for such conviction.  The Legislature has been reliably informed that he is now conducting himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.

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