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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 18, 2005
S. 821
S. Printed 5/18/05--S.
Read the first time May 4, 2005.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 821) to provide for a statewide advisory referendum to be held at the same time as the 2006 general election to determine whether or not the qualified electors of this state favor changing, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, by striking SECTION 1 in its entirety and inserting therein the following:
/ SECTION 1. (A) A statewide advisory referendum must be held at the same time as the 2006 general election to ascertain the wishes of the qualified electors of this State as to whether or not August twenty-fifth should be established as the earliest date that may be set as the start date for the elementary and secondary instructional school year.
(B) The question put before the voters at the 2006 advisory referendum shall read as follows:
"When establishing a start date for the elementary and secondary instructional school year, should the State Board of Education, the local school districts, or any other body designated to set the instructional school year start date be limited to establishing a start date to no earlier than August twenty-fifth of each year?
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."
(C) Within sixty days after the results of the 2006 general election are certified, the State Election Commission must submit a report to the Senate Judiciary Committee and the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee concerning the conduct of the referendum, the performance of the new voting system, and the results of the referendum. /
Renumber sections to conform.
Amend title to conform.
LUKE A. RANKIN for Committee.
EXPLANATION OF IMPACT:
State Election Commission
The agency indicates there will be no impact on the General Fund of the State or on federal and/or other funds. While there is a cost associated with printing a referendum ballot, the funding for statewide general elections is sufficient to cover this cost.
Approved By:
Don Addy
Office of State Budget
TO PROVIDE FOR A STATEWIDE ADVISORY REFERENDUM TO BE HELD AT THE SAME TIME AS THE 2006 GENERAL ELECTION TO DETERMINE WHETHER OR NOT THE QUALIFIED ELECTORS OF THIS STATE FAVOR CHANGING THE STARTING DATE FOR ELEMENTARY AND SECONDARY SCHOOLS OF THIS STATE.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. (A) The State Election Commission shall hold a referendum at the 2006 general election. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballots:
"Do you favor changing the starting date for elementary and secondary schools in this State?
Those voting in favor of the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'Yes', and those voting against the question shall deposit a ballot with a check or cross mark in the square after the word 'No'."
(B) The State Election Commission shall conduct and supervise the advisory referendum in the manner governed by the election laws of this State, mutatis mutandis, and the commission shall certify the results of the referendum to the House of Representatives, the Senate, and the Governor.
SECTION 2. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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