Arnold Simpson voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons
Vote to pass a bill that restores the voting rights of most felons once they complete their parole or probation sentences. Maintains the requirement of executive action from the governor to restore the voting rights of those convicted of manslaughter, murder, or sexual crimes against a minor.
NOTE: AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION REQUIRES THREE-FIFTHS APPROVAL IN EACH CHAMBER FOR PASSAGE. IT MUST THEN BE APPROVED BY A MAJORITY OF CITIZENS VOTING IN THE NEXT ELECTION TO BECOME ENACTED.
Title: Restoring Voting Rights to Former Felons