MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2001 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative West

House Bill 1557

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO STEVE KIRKLAND OF ADAMS 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 Steve Kirkland of Adams County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of grand larceny in Rankin County, Mississippi, in 1984, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon him for such conviction. 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.