MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Buck

House Bill 1792

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO VERNELL TUNSTALL OF MARSHALL 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 Vernell Tunstall of Marshall County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of fraud in Marshall County, Mississippi, in 1998, and who has completed the penalty and any conditions imposed upon her for such conviction.  The Legislature has been reliably informed that she is now conducting herself 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.