MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2018 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Karriem

House Bill 1688

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO SANDRA BEARD OF LOWNDES 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 Sandra Beard of Lowndes County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction on February 19, 2008, for the crime of embezzlement in Lowndes County, Mississippi, and who was sentenced to serve five (5) years probation.  She was released and discharged on December 17, 2012.  The Legislature is informed that she has since conducted 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.