MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2003 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Fredericks

House Bill 1478

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO RAYMOND A. WRIGHT OF HARRISON 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 Raymond A. Wright of Harrison County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of armed robbery in Harrison County, Mississippi, in 1976; for the crime of escape in Sunflower County, Mississippi, in 1980; and for the crime of grand larceny in Harrison County, Mississippi, in 1985; 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.