§ § 8Convictions for certain felonies; eligibility for elective office or certain positions of

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public employment.
 Sec. 8.
    A person is ineligible for election or appointment to any state or local elective office of this
 state and ineligible to hold a position in public employment in this state that is policy-making
 or that has discretionary authority over public assets if, within the immediately preceding 20
 years, the person was convicted of a felony involving dishonesty, deceit, fraud, or a breach of
 the public trust and the conviction was related to the person's official capacity while the person
 was holding any elective office or position of employment in local, state, or federal
 government. This requirement is in addition to any other qualification required under this
 constitution or by law.
    The legislature shall prescribe by law for the implementation of this section.

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