BILL · 2007–08 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5530

SB 5530: Restoration of right to vote

Changing requirements for the restoration of the right to vote for people convicted of felonies.

Summary

A convicted felon's right to vote is restored so long as the person is not in total confinement in the custody of the DOC or the Federal Bureau of Prisons, or in partial confinement in the custody of the DOC in a work release facility, whether serving the original sentence or serving time for a violation of supervision conditions.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5530), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor

AN ACT Relating to the restoration of the right to vote for people who were convicted of felonies;

No recorded floor votes.

Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5530)
Jan 14, 2008By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5530)
Mar 21, 2007Senate Rules "X" file.
Feb 22, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5530)
Feb 22, 2007Minority; without recommendation. (SSB 5530)
Feb 22, 2007Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5530)
Feb 22, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5530)
Feb 22, 2007Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
Feb 22, 2007Minority; do not pass.
Feb 22, 2007Minority; without recommendation.
Feb 22, 2007GO - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
Jan 23, 2007First reading, referred to Government Operations & Elections.

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