JOINT RESOLUTION · 1991–92 SESSION

SJR 8222: Voter qualifications

Clarifying voter qualifications.

Summary

  • Article VI of the State Constitution is amended as follows: Section 1A, which sets forth specific voter qualifications for presidential elections in cases where intended residents do not meet all the requirements of residency to vote in local elections, is repealed. Section 7, which requires the Legislature to enact a voter registration law, is repealed.

From the Senate Bill Report (SJR 8222), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
  1. IntroducedFeb 12, 1991
  2. Out of committeestopped here
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. Sent to voters
Prime sponsor
Pam Roach (R-31)
Introduced
February 12, 1991 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 1992
Requested by
State agency
Companion bill
HJR 4215
Budget
Has a fiscal note

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Pam Roach (R-31)

1 co-sponsor (1 Democrat, 0 Republicans)

Votes

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

History

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SJR 8222 in other sessions

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