MississippiMeasure would restore Tameral Johnson’s right to vote
The measure would restore Tameral Johnson’s voting rights after an embezzlement conviction, but it died in committee and did not become law.
What it does
Tameral Johnson of DeSoto County would regain the right to vote after an embezzlement conviction. The measure died in committee and did not become law.
Argument forRestoring her voting rights could let Johnson vote again after she completed probation and was discharged.
Argument againstRestoring voting rights after an embezzlement conviction could lessen the voting restriction tied to that conviction.
More detail
The measure would fully restore Tameral Johnson’s right to vote. It applies to Tameral Johnson of DeSoto County, whose voting rights were disqualified because of an embezzlement conviction in that county. If passed, the measure would take effect after passage.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Died
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Apr 15Died In CommitteeDied
- Mar 20Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 20Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 19PassedPassed House
- Mar 18Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 10Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting