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SB 3283

Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels.

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rod Hickman

Restores voting rights to Lawrence Daniels; a narrow, case-by-case remedy affecting only him, not broader suffrage changes (bill died in committee).

Died In Committee
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Bill Summary · SB 3283

SB 3283 — Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels

A concise summary of the bill, its purpose, provisions, and status based on the information provided.

Purpose and intent

  • The bill is titled “Suffrage; restore to Lawrence Daniels.” It appears to be a targeted measure to restore the right to vote (suffrage) to an individual named Lawrence Daniels.
  • No broader or general changes to voting laws are described in the information provided beyond the restoration for this named person.

Key provisions (as stated)

  • The primary and stated provision is to restore suffrage to Lawrence Daniels.
  • There are no other explicit policy provisions or changes listed in the provided text.

Affected parties

  • Lawrence Daniels would be the direct beneficiary of the restoration.
  • The bill does not indicate broader changes to voters or election law beyond this individual restoration.

Procedural history and timeline

  • Introduced: January 24, 2024
  • First Reading: January 24, 2024
  • Referred to committees: January 29, 2024 (PSM, WAM)
  • Public hearing scheduled: February 9, 2024 (PSM; public hearing announced for 02-09-24 at 3:01 PM)
  • Committee action: February 9, 2024, PSM deferred the measure
  • Subsequent action: March 19, 2025, Referred to Judiciary, Division B
  • Final status: Died in Committee on April 3, 2025
  • Sponsors: DELA CRUZ (primary) and HASHIMOTO (primary)

Status and overall impact

  • Status: Died in Committee (final action dated April 3, 2025)
  • Impact if enacted: The bill would be expected to restore voting rights to a named individual, which would set a narrow, case-by-case precedent rather than broad changes to suffrage policy. As enacted, it would affect only Lawrence Daniels.
  • Procedural note: The bill moved through multiple committees (initial referrals to PSM and WAM, later referral to Judiciary, Division B) and faced at least one public hearing before being deferred and ultimately not advancing.

Notes

  • No fiscal impact, enforcement mechanisms, or additional eligibility criteria are specified in the provided material.
  • Given its targeted nature, passage would represent a specific remedy rather than a wholesale reform of voting rights.

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