MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2004 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Moss

House Bill 1809

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO BOBBY LEE RUSSELL OF ALCORN 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 Bobby Lee Russell of Alcorn County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of  his conviction of uttering forgery in Alcorn County, Mississippi, in 2000, 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.