SJ 273 - Legislative Restoration of Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felons - Virginia Key Vote
Frederick Quayle voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation-Joint Resolution.
Timeline
- Referred to Committee
- Feb. 11, 2009
- Senate Joint Resolution Passed
- Feb. 9, 2009
- Introduced
- Sept. 24, 2008
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Title: Legislative Restoration of Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felons
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
Vote to pass a joint resolution that submits a constitutional amendment to the voters that authorizes the General Assembly to pass legislation to restore the voting rights of nonviolent felons upon completion of their sentences.
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NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES MAJORITY APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER IN TWO SUCCESSIVE SESSIONS. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BECOME ENACTED.
Title: Legislative Restoration of Voting Rights for Nonviolent Felons