MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2015 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representative Myers

House Bill 1684

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MARILYN S. WATKINS OF PIKE 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 Marilyn S. Watkins of Pike County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction of shoplifting in Pike County, Mississippi, in 1999, and who was discharged on November 6, 2003, upon completion of 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.