MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2005 Regular Session

To: Judiciary, Division B

By: Senator(s) Walls

Senate Bill 3117

(As Passed the Senate)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JEARLINE MOORE OF BOLIVAR 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 Jearline Moore of Bolivar County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of the crime of grand larceny in Bolivar County, Mississippi, in 1988, and who was sentenced to serve five (5) years in the custody of the Department of Corrections.  Her sentence was suspended and she was placed on probation for five (5) years.  Her probation was terminated on August 27, 1993.  Since that time, she has conducted 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.