MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Fleming

House Bill 1673

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JULIE MCNAIR PIERCE OF RANKIN 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 Julie McNair Pierce of Rankin County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of embezzlement in Hinds County, Mississippi, in 1999, 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.