Amends GS 163A-1389, making it a Class I felony for any person convicted of a crime which excludes the person from the right to vote to subsequently vote with intent to commit a fraud at any primary or election without having restored the individual's rights under the law (previously did not include an intent element in the offense).
REQ. INTENT TO COMMIT FRAUD/FELON VOTING.
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AN ACT TO REQUIRE THAT A PERSON WHO HAS BEEN CONVICTED OF A CRIME THAT EXCLUDED THE PERSON FROM THE RIGHT TO VOTE MUST HAVE THE INTENT TO COMMIT FRAUD TO BE GUILTY OF FELONY VOTING.Intro. by Dahle, Russell.
Status: Ref to the Com on Elections and Ethics Law, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Apr 18 2019)
Bill History:
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Tue, 16 Apr 2019 House: Filed(link is external)
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Thu, 18 Apr 2019 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Bill H 819 (2019-2020)Summary date: Apr 16 2019 - View Summary
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