MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Smith (39th), Gadd, Myers

House Bill 1697

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO STEVE THOMPSON OF BENTON 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 Steve Thompson of Benton County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of bribery in Benton County, Mississippi, in 2003, 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.