MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Staples

House Bill 1808

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MAURICE HARPER ARRINGTON OF JASPER 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 Maurice Harper Arrington of Jasper County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of  his conviction of grand larceny in Jasper County, Mississippi, in 1979, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon him for such conviction.  The Legislature has been reliably informed that he is now conducting himself 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.