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SB 223 KY
Introduced

AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.

KY · session 2022RS · Senate · bill

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Introduced Feb 24, 2022

Latest action (Feb 28, 2022) to State & Local Government (S)

Summary

Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.

Sponsors (7)
  • G. Neal Democratic · primary
  • M. McGarvey · primary
  • D. Harper Angel · primary
  • J. Higdon Republican · primary
  • P. Hornback · primary
  • B. Smith Republican · primary
  • R. Thomas Democratic · primary

Action history (3)
  1. Feb 24, 2022 introduced in Senate · upper
  2. Feb 24, 2022 to Committee on Committees (S) · upper
  3. Feb 28, 2022 to State & Local Government (S) · upper
Subjects
Civil RightsConstitution, Ky.County ClerksCrimes and PunishmentsElections and VotingLocal MandateSecretary of State

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced · PDF

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