MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representatives Ellis, Espy, Harrison, Gibbs

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JAMES G. BANANA OF CLAY 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 James G. Banana of Clay County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of uttering forgery in Clay County, Mississippi, in 1987; his conviction of one (1) count of forgery in Clay County, Mississippi, in 1988; and his conviction of two (2) counts of forgery in Clay County, Mississippi, in 1989; 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.