MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Holland

House Bill 1765

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JONATHAN CLARK 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 Jonathan Clark of Lee County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of burglary and grand larceny in Lee County, Mississippi, in 1987, 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.