MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2000 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Franks

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MELISSA BROWN BASWELL OF ITAWAMBA 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 Melissa Brown Baswell of Itawamba County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of accessory after the fact of burglary and larceny (compounding crime) in Itawamba County, Mississippi, in 1988, 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.