MississippiProposal would restore Herman Howard’s right to vote
If passed, the measure would restore Herman Howard’s voting rights after an embezzlement conviction disqualified him from voting.
What it does
The proposal would restore Herman Howard’s right to vote after his embezzlement conviction disqualified him.
Argument forRestoring Mr. Howard’s voting rights could let him take part in elections again after his release and years of lawful conduct.
Argument againstSome may believe Mr. Howard’s voting disqualification should continue after his release because of his embezzlement conviction.
More detail
The proposal would restore Herman Howard’s right to vote. It applies only to Herman Howard of Hinds County, whose conviction was in Madison County. The restoration concerns his disqualification resulting from an embezzlement conviction. If passed, the act would take effect when passed.
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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 26Referred To Judiciary, Division BMinor
- Mar 26Transmitted To SenateMinor
- Mar 26Immediate Release
- Mar 26PassedPassed House
- Mar 25Title Suff Do PassMinor
- Mar 18Referred To Judiciary BIntroduced
Civil Rights & Voting