MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

1999 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Henderson (9th)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO DEMETRICE N. BURNETT OF TUNICA 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 Demetrice N. Burnett of Tunica County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of embezzlement in Tunica County, Mississippi, in 1992, 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.