MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2006 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Mayo

House Bill 1656

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO ROBIN RUSHING OF COAHOMA 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 Robin Rushing of Coahoma County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of forgery in Sunflower County, Mississippi, in 2004, 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.