House Bill 1515

(As Sent to Governor)

AN ACT TO RESTORE THE RIGHT OF SUFFRAGE TO MS. DEBRA DENISE THOMAS OF HINDS COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI; AND FOR RELATED PURPOSES.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF MISSISSIPPI:

SECTION 1. The right of suffrage is hereby fully and completely restored to Ms. Debra Denise Thomas of Hinds County, Mississippi, who was disqualified as an elector as a result of her conviction for the crime of Shoplifting in Warren County, Mississippi, on August 31, 1998, for which she was sentenced to serve three (3) years, with three (3) years suspended and five (5) years probation. Upon violation of her probation, it was revoked. On May 25, 2000, she was convicted for the crime of Shoplifting in Warren County, Mississippi, for which she was sentenced to serve three (3) years in the custody of the Mississippi Department of Corrections.

She completed all terms and conditions of her sentence and was discharged on July 22, 2002. The Legislature is informed that she has since conducted herself as a law-abiding and honorable citizen in a good and lawful manner.

SECTION 2. This act shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage.