MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Parker

House Bill 1654

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO HENRY P. BYRD OF GEORGE 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 Henry P. Byrd of George County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction of robbery in George County, Mississippi, in 1979, 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.