Iowa: Gov. Vilsack will restore all ex-felons' voting rights
AP reports: Gov. Tom Vilsack said Friday he will soon sign an order restoring the voting rights of convicted felons who have served their sentences.
Currently, felons can apply for the right to vote, but it must be approved by the state's parole board and the governor in a lengthy process.
Vilsack, a Democrat, said the current system is too time-consuming and unfairly affects minorities. His executive order would automatically restore felons' voting rights upon completion of their sentences. ...
A bipartisan panel of legislators asked the governor for an executive order after determining that lawmakers lacked the constitutional authority to lift the ban. He plans to sign the measure July 4, affecting as many as 500 to 600 felons a month. -- Iowa Gov. to Restore Felons' Voting Rights
Thanks to TalkLeft for the heads up on this.