09RS HB70

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HB 70/LM (BR 289) - J. Crenshaw, E. Ballard, L. Clark, T. Edmonds, K. Flood, J. Glenn, D. Graham, K. Hall, C. Hoffman, M. Marzian, T. McKee, R. Meeks, L. Napier, D. Owens, R. Palumbo, J. Richards, A. Simpson, R. Weston, S. Westrom, B. Yonts

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to persons entitled to vote.
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to exclude a convicted felon from the right to vote only until expiration of probation, final discharge from parole, or maximum expiration of sentence; submit to the voters for ratification or rejection.

HB 70 - AMENDMENTS

HFA (1, M. Harmon) - Insert provision providing that automatic restoration occurs only after the longer lasting of the three triggering conditions set forth in the bill.

     (Prefiled by the sponsor(s).)

     Jan 6-introduced in House
     Jan 7-to Elections, Const. Amendments & Intergovernmental Affairs (H)
     Feb 4-posted in committee
     Feb 10-reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
     Feb 11-2nd reading, to Rules; posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, February 12, 2009; floor amendment (1) filed
     Feb 12-3rd reading; floor amendment (1) defeated ; passed 83-14
     Feb 13-received in Senate
     Feb 23-to State & Local Government (S)

Vote History

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