SB220 Alabama 2010 Session
In Committee
Bill Summary
Sponsors
Session
Regular Session 2010
Title
Pardons and Paroles Board, restoration of voting rights, application for Certificate of Eligibility to Register to Vote, requirements to include payment of required fines, court costs, fees, and victim restitution for three months immediately prior to application, Sec. 15-22-36.1 am'd.
Description
Under current law, individuals convicted of felonies involving moral turpitude may only regain the right to vote after they complete several requirements, including paying all fines, court costs, fees, and victim restitution
This bill would allow an applicant who has made required monthly payments as ordered by the court for the three months prior to application to be eligible for the restoration of voting rights
To amend Section 15-22-36.1 of the Code of Alabama 1975, relating to the restoration of voting rights; to permit individuals who have made required monthly payments for three months prior to application to be eligible for the restoration of voting rights.
Subjects
Crimes and Offenses
Bill Actions
| Action Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| April 14, 2010 | Indefinitely Postponed | |
| March 25, 2010 | Read for the second time and placed on the calendar | |
| January 12, 2010 | Read for the first time and referred to the Senate committee on Constitution, Campaign Finance, Ethics, and Elections |
Bill Text
Bill Documents
| Type | Link |
|---|---|
| Bill Text | SB220 Alabama 2010 Session - Introduced |