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Florida House passes bill allowing ex-felon voting rights

  • 29 Apr 2019 4:38 PM
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    John (Administrator)

    http://www.fox35orlando.com/news/politics/florida-house-passes-bill-allowing-ex-felon-voting-rights


    TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Legislation to restore voting rights to convicted felons except murderers and felony sex offenders has passed the Florida House.


    The Republican-dominated House voted 71-45 Wednesday for the bill that would implement a constitutional amendment approved by voters last November. The main issue is whether legislation is needed at all, and whether the bill sets up unnecessary hurdles for ex-felons such as requiring that all fines and restitution be paid

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    Republican Rep. Jamie Grant of Tampa, the main sponsor, said completion of a sentence includes probation and any financial obligations ordered by a judge. Opponents said those requirements would bar many former felons and violate the spirit of the constitutional amendment.

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