Section 4. Exclusion from franchise

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Exclusion from franchise

The General Assembly shall have power to exclude from the privilege of voting, or of being eligible to office, any person convicted of a felony.

Summary: Qualifications of electors; remove unconstitutional and unnecessary language

Election Date: June 8, 1976

Votes For Ratification: 975196

Votes Against Ratification: 743060

Percent for Ratification: 57%

Percent Against Ratification: 43%

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Amendment Source: 1975 76 SJR 16

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Exclusion from franchise

The General Assembly shall have power to exclude from the privilege of voting, or of being eligible to office, any person convicted of bribery, perjury, or other infamous crime.

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The Legislature shall have full power to exclude from the privilege of electing, or being elected, any person convicted of bribery, perjury, or any other infamous crime.

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