Wednesday, April 02, 2008
Felon Voting Rights Measure Approved By Kentucky House
Currently, Kentucky and Virginia are the only states requiring convicted felons to appeal to the governors if they wish to restore their voting rights.
The House has overwhenlmingly approved by a vote of 80-14, a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to non-violent convicted felons, once they've served their time.
The proposal requires the approval of at least 23 of the 38 state senators before it goes on the November, 2008 ballot for voter ratification. Those convicted of murder, rape, sodomy or sexual offenses against a minor would still be required to apply for the pardon.
The House has overwhenlmingly approved by a vote of 80-14, a constitutional amendment to restore voting rights to non-violent convicted felons, once they've served their time.
The proposal requires the approval of at least 23 of the 38 state senators before it goes on the November, 2008 ballot for voter ratification. Those convicted of murder, rape, sodomy or sexual offenses against a minor would still be required to apply for the pardon.
# posted by Homer Owens @ 4:28 AM 
