House Bill 1520

(As Passed the House)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MR. J.W. JACKSON OF PANOLA COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Mr. J.W. Jackson of Panola County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of his conviction for the crime of Receiving Stolen Property on May 22, 1991, in Tate County, Mississippi, for which he was sentenced to serve five (5) years probation. Upon violation of his probation, it was revoked. On February 11, 1993, he was convicted for the crime of Receiving Stolen Property, for which he was sentenced to serve five (5) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

He completed all terms and conditions of his sentence and was discharged on August 14, 1994. The Legislature is informed that he has since conducted 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.