Voters, qualified; definition of violent felony. [HB-1407]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Elections ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Qualified voters; definition of violent felony. Defines the term "violent felony" to be used in determining a person's eligibility for restoration of his civil rights. The bill has an effective date of January 1, 2019, contingent upon voter approval of amendments to Article II, Section 1 and Article V, Section 12 of the Constitution of Virginia at the November 2018 general election.
HB-1407: Voters, qualified; definition of violent felony.
Sponsored by: Rep. John O'Bannon
Left In Courts Of Justice on 02/07/2017
Firearms; restoration of right to person convicted of a nonviolent felony to possess, etc. [HB-1406]
[Firearms/Gun Control ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Restoration of right to possess, etc., a firearm. Provides that a person convicted of a felony, other than a violent felony, whose civil rights have been restored is not required to petition a circuit court for an order to possess, transport, or carry a firearm, ammunition for a firearm, or a stun weapon. The bill provides that such person's right to possess, transport, or carry such items is automatically restored upon the restoration of his civil rights. The bill has an effective date of January 1, 2019, contingent upon voter approval of amendments
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HB-1406: Firearms; restoration of right to person convicted of a nonviolent felony to possess, etc.
Sponsored by: Rep. John O'Bannon
Left In Courts Of Justice on 02/07/2017
Constitutional amendment; qualification of voters and executive clemency (first reference). [SJR-223]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Elections ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualification of voters and executive clemency. Amends the authority of the Governor to remove the political disabilities of persons convicted of felonies, thus restoring their civil rights. The resolution requires the Governor to automatically remove the political disabilities of a person convicted of a felony, other than a violent felony, who has completed service of his sentence and any modification of that sentence, and has met any other conditions that may be set by the General Assembly. The Governor
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SJR-223: Constitutional amendment; qualification of voters and executive clemency (first reference).
Sponsored by: Sen. Emmett Hanger
Left In Privileges And Elections on 02/21/2017
Felony homicide; certain drug offenses, accommodation, penalty. [SB-66]
[Crime ]
[Public Safety ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Criminal Justice ]
Felony homicide; certain drug offenses; accommodation; penalty. Provides that a person is guilty of felony homicide, which constitutes second degree murder and is punishable by confinement of not less than five nor more than 40 years, if the underlying felonious act that resulted in the killing of another involved the manufacture, sale, gift, or distribution of a Schedule I or II controlled substance to another and (i) such other person's death results from his use of the controlled substance and (ii) the controlled substance is the proximate cause
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SB-66: Felony homicide; certain drug offenses, accommodation, penalty.
Sponsored by: Sen. Jennifer Wexton
Left In Courts Of Justice on 12/02/2016
Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights (first reference). [SJR-12]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Elections ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences subject to the conditions, requirements, and definitions set forth in that law. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor. The amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds an alternative for restoration of rights
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SJR-12: Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights (first reference).
Sponsored by: Sen. Rosalyn Dance
Left In Privileges And Elections on 12/02/2016
Felony homicide; certain drug offenses, penalty. [HB-102]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Public Safety ]
[Overdose Prevention ]
[Pharmaceuticals ]
[Public Health ]
Felony homicide; certain drug offenses; penalty. Provides that a person is guilty of felony homicide, which constitutes second degree murder and is punishable by confinement of not less than five nor more than 40 years, if the underlying felonious act that resulted in the killing of another involved the manufacture, sale, gift, or distribution of a Schedule I or II controlled substance to another and (i) such other person's death results from his use of the controlled substance and (ii) the controlled substance is the proximate cause of his death.
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HB-102: Felony homicide; certain drug offenses, penalty.
Sponsored by: Rep. John O'Bannon
Left In Finance on 12/02/2016
Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights. [SJR-222]
[Voting Rights ]
[Crime ]
[Criminal Justice ]
[Elections ]
[Law Enforcement ]
Constitutional amendment (first resolution); qualifications to vote; restoration of civil rights. Authorizes the General Assembly to provide by law for the restoration of civil rights for persons convicted of nonviolent felonies who have completed service of their sentences subject to the conditions, requirements, and definitions set forth in that law. The present Constitution provides for restoration of rights by the Governor. The amendment retains the right of the Governor to restore civil rights and adds an alternative for restoration of rights
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SJR-222: Constitutional amendment; qualifications to vote, restoration of civil rights.
Sponsored by: Sen. Mamie Locke
Incorporated By Privileges And Elections on 01/31/2017