| SB 1226 | Prohibits certain convicted criminals from holding public office |
| Sponsor: | Callahan | |||
| LR Number: | 4385S.04I | Fiscal Note: | 4385-04 | |
| Committee: | Financial and Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections | |||
| Last Action: | 02/09/04 - Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental | Journal page: | S263 | |
| Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee | ||||
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| Effective Date: | August 28, 2004 | |||
SB 1226 - This act prohibits a person from qualifying as a
candidate for any public elective office who has been convicted
of, or pled guilty to, any felony or misdemeanor under the laws
of the United States. A conviction or plea of guilty to such
felony or misdemeanor shall result in the automatic suspension of
an individual currently holding office. The suspension shall
continue until all appellate review of the original trial court
proceedings are exhausted.
JIM ERTLE