SB 1226 - Callahan, Victor
Prohibits certain convicted criminals from holding public office
Bill Details
Sponsor
LR Number
4385S.04I
Title
SB 1226
House Handler
N/A
Journal Page
S263
Effective Date
August 28, 2004
Current Status
Second Read and Referred S Financial & Governmental Organization, Veterans' Affairs & Elections Committee
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Amendments
No amendments available
CURRENT BILL SUMMARY
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.
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