Bill > HB4008

This bill restores the voting rights (suffrage) to Charles Howery of Yazoo County, Mississippi, who had previously lost his right to vote due to multiple criminal convictions. The bill provides a detailed account of Howery's criminal history, which includes numerous convictions for crimes such as receiving stolen property, burglary (both nonresidential and vehicle), shoplifting, and robbery between 1982 and 2016. Despite his extensive criminal record, the Legislature notes that Howery has since conducted himself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen. The bill specifically reinstates his right to vote, which had been revoked as a consequence of his prior criminal convictions. By passing this act, the Legislature is granting Howery the ability to participate in elections again, effectively removing any remaining legal barriers to his electoral participation. The bill will take effect immediately upon its passage.

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