Georgia 2013-2014 Regular Session Status: In Committee 2 D cosponsors

SR 59 — State Board of Pardon and Paroles; urged to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights; completion of criminal sentence

Last action — Senate Recommitted

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed House
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights upon the completion of a criminal sentence and all requirements of parole and probation; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

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Action History

  1. Senate Recommitted

  2. Senate Read Second Time

  3. Senate Committee Favorably Reported

  4. Senate Read and Referred

  5. Senate Hopper

Sponsors

  • Sr. Ronald Ramsey · Primary
  • Jesse Stone · Primary
  • Gloria Butler · Primary
  • Butch Miller · Primary
  • Hardie Davis · Primary
  • Curt Thompson · Primary
  • Steve Henson · Primary
  • Gail Davenport · Primary
  • Valencia Seay · Primary
  • Kim Jackson · Primary

Sponsorship breakdown

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10 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 237 not signed on

Sponsors (10)

  • Ronald Ramsey, Sr.
  • Jesse Stone
  • Gloria Butler
  • Butch Miller
  • Hardie Davis
  • Curt Thompson
  • Steve Henson
  • Gail Davenport Democrat
  • Valencia Seay
  • Kim Jackson Democrat

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (237)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SR 59 do?
A RESOLUTION urging the State Board of Pardons and Paroles to issue a Certificate of Restoration of Voting Rights upon the completion of a criminal sentence and all requirements of parole and probation; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors SR 59?
SR 59 is sponsored by Ronald Ramsey, Sr., Jesse Stone, Gloria Butler, Butch Miller, Hardie Davis, Curt Thompson, Steve Henson, Gail Davenport (Democrat), Valencia Seay, and Kim Jackson (Democrat).
What is the current status of SR 59?
This bill died with 2013-2014 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SR 59?
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