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H.Con.Res. 148 (99th)

A concurrent resolution expressing the sense of the Congress with respect to the enfranchisement of pretrial detainees, convicted misdemeanants, and persons appealing their convictions of crime.

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Introduced

15 May 1985

Last action

23 May 1985 · Referred

Status

Referred to Subcommittee on Civil and Constitutional Rights.

Sponsors

Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Courter, Jim [R-NJ-12], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Morrison, Bruce A. [D-CT-3], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the Congress that: (1) State constitutions and county and city charters should reflect the right of pretrial detainees, convicted misdemeanants, and persons appealing convictions to register and to vote; (2) all registrars should provide adequate voter registration and voting accessibility (voting booths and absentee ballots) to such persons; (3) parole and probation boards consider the rehabilitative value of voting in probation and parole determinations; and (4) voter education for such persons be encouraged.

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Timeline

  1. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 15 May 1985

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 May 1985

    Referred

    Referred to Subcommittee on Elections.

    Source: Committee

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Documents

1 official file

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