Felons would be able to vote once they serve their time
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (July 25, 2014) — By a vote of 19 to 0, the Louisville Metro Council on Thursday night passed a resolution in support of restoring voting rights to convicted felons in Kentucky once they have served their time.
The resolution calls on state lawmakers to put forth a Constitutional amendment for voter approval that would automatically restore voting rights to persons convicted of a felony and to make the process more automatic to restore the fundamental right to vote to those who have paid their debt to society to fully participate in the democratic process.
The measure follows language similar to House Bill 70 sponsored by Rep. Jessie Crenshaw of Lexington. His measure died in a legislative conference committee.
This resolution does exempt automatic restoration of voting rights for felons convicted of treason, bribery, intentional murder or sex crimes.
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