MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Holland

House Bill 1786

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO TERESA CAROL TUCKER WIJESINGHE OF LEE COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI.

     BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

     SECTION 1.  The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Teresa Carol Tucker Wijesinghe of Lee County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of uttering forgery in Lee County, Mississippi, in 1991, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon her for such conviction.  The Legislature has been reliably informed that she is now conducting herself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

     SECTION 2.  This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.