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H 3591 Session 125 (2023-2024)
H 3591 Joint Resolution, By G.M. Smith, Taylor, B. Newton, West, Pace, Haddon,
Yow, W. Newton, Felder, Thayer, McCravy, Cromer, Hixon, Elliott, Erickson,
Caskey, Pope, Leber, Hartnett, Bustos, Landing and M.M. Smith
A JOINT RESOLUTION PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL SECTION 4, ARTICLE XI OF
THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST
THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS PROVIDING DIRECT AID TO RELIGIOUS OR
OTHER PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
12/15/2022 House Prefiled
12/15/2022 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/10/2023 House Introduced and read first time (House Journal-page 221)
1/10/2023 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary (House Journal-page 221)
1/12/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Yow
1/19/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: W. Newton
1/31/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Felder
2/2/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Thayer
2/16/2023 House Committee report: Favorable Judiciary (House Journal-page 5)
2/21/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: McCravy,
Cromer, Hixon, Elliott
2/21/2023 House Requests for debate-Rep(s). Ott, Hiott, Pope,
Felder, Ligon, T Moore, McCravy, Crawford, BL
Cox, Pace, Magnuson, Harris, Hixon, Taylor,
Henegan, Beach, Cromer, Hewitt, Anderson, Hosey,
Gilliard, Pendarvis, Bamberg, W Newton, Garvin,
Hart, Robbins, Murphy, Brewer, White, Hartnett,
Leber, Dillard, May (House Journal-page 17)
2/22/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson
2/23/2023 House Debate adjourned until Tues,. 2-28-23 (House Journal-page 28)
2/28/2023 House Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Caskey,
Pope, Leber, Hartnett, Bustos, Landing,
M.M. Smith
2/28/2023 House Read second time (House Journal-page 18)
2/28/2023 House Roll call Yeas-83 Nays-27 (House Journal-page 19)
3/1/2023 House Read third time and sent to Senate (House Journal-page 13)
3/1/2023 Senate Introduced and read first time (Senate Journal-page 5)
3/1/2023 Senate Referred to Committee on Judiciary (Senate Journal-page 5)
H  3591 Joint Resolution, By G.M. Smith, Taylor, B. Newton, West, Pace, Haddon,
Yow, W. Newton, Felder, Thayer, McCravy, Cromer, Hixon, Elliott, Erickson,
Caskey, Pope, Leber, Hartnett, Bustos, Landing and M.M. Smith
Committee Report
February 16, 2023
H. 3591
S. Printed 02/16/23--H.
Read the first time January 10, 2023
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To who was referred a Joint Resolution (H. 3591) proposing an amendment to repeal Section 4, Article XI of the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, relating to the prohibition against the State or its political, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass:
WM. WESTON J. NEWTON for Committee.
This joint resolution proposes to repeal Section 4, Article XI of the State Constitution, which currently states that no money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution. This proposal must be placed on the ballots of the next general election, which will occur in November 2024.
The State Election Commission will ensure that the proposed amendment appears on the ballots at the next general election and produce handouts and posters related to this proposal. The agency anticipates the cost associated with the additional responsibilities from this joint resolution will be minimal and can be managed with existing staff and within existing appropriations. Therefore, this bill will have no expenditure impact for the State Election Commission.
Frank A. Rainwater, Executive Director
Revenue and Fiscal Affairs Office
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PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO REPEAL SECTION 4, ARTICLE XI OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE PROHIBITION AGAINST THE STATE OR ITS POLITICAL SUBDIVISIONS PROVIDING DIRECT AID TO RELIGIOUS OR OTHER PRIVATE EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. It is proposed that Section 4, Article XI of the Constitution of this State be repealed, which section presently reads:
No money shall be paid from public funds nor shall the credit of the State or any of its political subdivisions be used for the direct benefit of any religious or other private educational institution.
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment must be submitted to the qualified electors at the next general election for representatives. Ballots must be provided at the various voting precincts with the following words printed or written on the ballot:
"Must Section 4, Article XI of the Constitution of this State be repealed so as to eliminate the prohibition against the State or its political subdivisions providing direct aid to religious or other private educational institutions?
Yes ☐
No ☐
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'."
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