MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Fleming

House Bill 1653

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO SAMMY JOHNSON OF  HINDS 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 Sammy Johnson of Hinds County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of receiving stolen property (theft) in Hinds County, Mississippi, in 2001, 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.