MISSISSIPPI LEGISLATURE

2015 Regular Session

To: Judiciary B

By: Representatives Lott, Formby

House Bill 1685

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO JUNE CARRAWAY-BOURNE OF LAMAR 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 June Carraway-Bourne of Lamar County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her convictions of embezzlement in Forrest County, Mississippi, in 1997, and who was discharged on October 5, 2011, 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.