MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2007 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Vince

House Bill 1748

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO WILL BEARD, JR., OF WALTHALL 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 Will Beard, Jr., of Walthall County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of theft (receiving stolen property) in Walthall County, Mississippi, in 1978, and grand larceny in Walthall County, Mississippi, in 1982, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon him for such convictions.  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.