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SB 3276

Suffrage; restore to Hope Jones-Clark.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

Targeted private bill to restore voting rights for Hope Jones-Clark; narrowly focused, died in committee, not a general change to voter eligibility.

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3276

SB 3276 — Suffrage; restore to Hope Jones-Clark

Overview

SB 3276 is a private or targeted bill with the explicit purpose suggested by its title: to restore suffrage (the right to vote) to an individual named Hope Jones-Clark. The bill is categorized under judiciary matters (Division B) and was introduced in the 2025 session.

What the bill does (as indicated by the title)

  • The stated objective is to restore voting rights to Hope Jones-Clark. The title indicates a targeted restoration of suffrage rather than a broad, general policy change.

Note: The actual text of the bill is not provided in the information available. Therefore, the precise mechanism, criteria, effective date, or any conditions attached to the restoration (if any) cannot be confirmed from the provided materials.

Key provisions (unknown from provided text)

  • Specific language detailing how the restoration would occur (e.g., authority, process, or prerequisites).
  • Any timelines or effective dates for the restoration.
  • Whether the bill creates exceptions or modifies any existing statutes governing disenfranchisement.
  • Any reporting, oversight, or post-enactment requirements.

Affected parties and potential impact

  • Primary beneficiary: Hope Jones-Clark, whose suffrage would be restored under the bill.
  • Election officials and the state’s voter registration system would be responsible for implementing any restoration action if the bill were enacted.
  • As a targeted private bill, it would set a precedent regarding individualized restoration of voting rights, rather than altering general eligibility rules for all voters.

Procedural history and status

  • Introduction: March 19, 2025.
  • Legislative route: Referred to Judiciary, Division B on March 19, 2025.
  • Action taken: Died In Committee on April 3, 2025, meaning the bill did not advance to a floor vote or further committee consideration in this session.

Significance and context

  • The bill represents a narrow, individualized approach to voting rights restoration rather than a broad policy change affecting the entire electorate.
  • Dying in committee indicates it faced no committee passage or scheduling for a floor vote in the 2025 session, limiting its chances for enactment in that cycle.

Next steps (if reintroduced)

  • If proponents choose to pursue the measure again, a new or updated version would need to be introduced and assigned to a committee (likely the judiciary panel). The success would depend on committee action, potential amendments, and floor consideration.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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