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Introduced
01/13/2017
01/13/2017
In Committee
02/24/2017
02/24/2017
Crossed Over
01/26/2017
01/26/2017
Passed
03/01/2017
03/01/2017
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
03/10/2017
03/10/2017
Introduced Session
2017 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to criminal procedure; amending requirements for restoration of voting rights to persons convicted of nonviolent felonies; repealing certain eligibility requirements for certificates of restoration of rights; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill automatically restores the right to vote for people convicted of nonviolent felonies in Wyoming, without requiring them to apply for restoration. The bill removes the application requirement for people who completed their sentence, including probation and parole, before January 1, 2010 within Wyoming, and for all people convicted of nonviolent felonies outside of Wyoming or under federal law. The bill also repeals the requirement that people convicted of nonviolent felonies must meet certain eligibility criteria to receive a certificate of restoration of voting rights. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2017.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (9)
Eric Barlow (R)*,
Stan Blake (D)*,
Debbie Bovee (D)*,
Landon Brown (R)*,
James Byrd (D)*,
JoAnn Dayton-Selman (D)*,
Charles Pelkey (D)*,
Cale Case (R),
Ogden Driskill (R),
Last Action
Chapter No. 189 Session Laws of Wyoming 2017 (on 03/10/2017)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Digest/HB0075.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Enroll/HB0075.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Engross/HB0075.pdf |
| Fiscal Note | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Fiscal/HB0075.pdf |
| BillText | http://legisweb.state.wy.us/2017/Introduced/HB0075.pdf |
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