Jolt News Daily Legislative Report (March 10, 2021) – Felony Voting Restoration
Channel: The JOLT News
Date: 10/03/2021

The Journal of Olympia, Lacey & Tumwater Presents The Daily Legislative Report, covering The 2021 Washington State Legislature. The Senate State Government & Elections Committee, heard testimony on Engrossed Substitute House Bill 1078, which would restore voting rights to formerly incarcerated individuals convicted of a felony. The bill was passed by the House on February 24th, by a vote of 57-41, and would have to pass through the Senate next.

For more information on House Bill 1078 – https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1078&Year=2021&Initiative=false

For more complete information on any legislation, including sponsors, a synopsis, and fiscal note, visit the Washington State Legislature’s bill information webpage:
https://apps.leg.wa.gov/billinfo