Support state bills to restore voting rights for people on parole

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Resolution Resolution No. 76-19

In Plain English

California currently bars people on parole from voting even after they leave prison. Assembly Constitutional Amendment 6 and Assembly Bill 646 would restore voting rights immediately upon release. If passed, these bills would allow roughly 50,000 Californians on parole to vote in future elections.

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Votes

Approve consent calendar

Moved by: Councilmember JohnsonSeconded by: Councilmember Myrick
Passed

7 to 0

Thomas K. ButtAye
Nathaniel BatesAye
Ben ChoiAye
Demnlus Johnson IIIAye
Eduardo MartinezAye
Jael MyrickAye
Melvin WillisAye