MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2002 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Mitchell

House Bill 1851

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JAMES CHISM OF UNION 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 Chism of Union County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of homicide in Union County, Mississippi, in 1985, 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.