MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Eaton

House Bill 1673

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO CHRISTOPHER A. LEE OF SMITH 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 Christopher A. Lee of Smith County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of false pretense in Forrest County, Mississippi, in 1998, 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.