KY SB164 | 2023 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-2)
Status: Introduced on February 17 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-21 - to State & Local Government (S)
Pending: Senate State & Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 17 2023 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2023-02-21 - to State & Local Government (S)
Pending: Senate State & Local Government Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Propose to amend Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky to automatically restore the voting rights of persons convicted of certain felonies upon completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole and automatically restore their civil rights three years after completion of their imprisonment, probation, or parole; provide ballot language; submit to voters for ratification or rejection.
Title
AN ACT proposing an amendment to Section 145 of the Constitution of Kentucky relating to restoration of rights.
Sponsors
| Sen. Brandon Storm [R] | Sen. Denise Harper Angel [D] | Sen. Jimmy Higdon [R] | Sen. Gerald Neal [D] |
| Sen. Robin Webb [D] | Sen. David Yates [D] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-21 | Senate | to State & Local Government (S) |
| 2023-02-17 | Senate | to Committee on Committees (S) |
| 2023-02-17 | Senate | introduced in Senate |
Subjects
Civil Rights
Constitution, Ky.
County Clerks
Crimes and Punishments
Elections and Voting
Local Mandate
Secretary of State
Constitution, Ky.
County Clerks
Crimes and Punishments
Elections and Voting
Local Mandate
Secretary of State
