SB 31 - Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office - Louisiana Key Vote
Johnny Guinn Did Not Vote on this Legislation.
Timeline
- Became Law Without Governor's Signature
- June 7, 2018
- Senate Concurrence Vote Passed
- May 18, 2018
- House Bill Passed
- May 17, 2018
- House Bill Failed
- May 16, 2018
- Senate Bill Passed
- April 24, 2018
- Introduced
- March 12, 2018
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Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office
Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office
Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office
Vote Smart's Synopsis:
A vote to pass a bill that establishes a constitutional amendment prohibiting convicted felons from running for office within a specified time period.
Highlights:
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Prohibits the following people from qualification as a candidate for public office (Sec. 1):
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Any person under an order of imprisonment for conviction of a felony; and
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Any person who has been convicted of a crime committed either in the state of Louisiana, or outside of the state of Louisiana, which is deemed by the state of Louisiana as a felony.
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Exempts those who have been convicted of a felony, but have completed their original sentence more than five years prior to seeking candidacy (Sec. 1).
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Specifies that no person convicted of a felony is prohibited from being employed by the state or a political subdivision (Sec. 1).
Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office
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NOTE: THIS LEGISLATION NEEDED A TWO-THIRDS MAJORITY VOTE TO PASS
Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office
Title: Prohibits Convicted Felons From Obtaining Public Office