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House Joint Resolution 10 (HJR 10) proposes to amend the constitution to remove a felony conviction as a disqualifier to vote.Legislation Overview:
House Joint Resolution 10 (HJR 10) proposes to amend Article 7, Section 1 of the state constitution to remove the provision that a person with a felony criminal conviction cannot vote. Therefore, it would allow a person with a criminal conviction for a felony to vote. This proposed constitutional amendment will be on the ballot at the next general election or at any special election that may be called for that purpose.Current Law:
Currently, a person with a criminal conviction for a felony is not qualified to vote.