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HJR 10 ALLOW VOTING WITH FELONY CONVICTION, CA
Sponsored By: Rep Patricia Roybal Caballero

Actions: [2] HGEIC/HJC-HGEIC [10] DP-HJC

Scheduled: Not Scheduled

Summary:
 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.   
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