MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Dedeaux

House Bill 1818

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JOHN PAUL LUMPKIN OF PEARL RIVER 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 John Paul Lumpkin of Pearl River County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of  his conviction of burglary/general in Pearl River County, Mississippi, in 1993, 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.