H 3211 Session 109 (1991-1992)
H 3211 Joint Resolution, By C.Y. Waites, R.A. Barber, H.H. Clyborne and
P.B. Harris
A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of South
Carolina, 1895, by adding Section 15 in Article XVII so as to permit the
enactment of Laws and Constitutional Amendments by initiative petition.
01/15/91 House Introduced and read first time HJ-7
01/15/91 House Referred to Committee on Judiciary HJ-7
03/25/92 House Committee report: Favorable with amendment
Judiciary HJ-5
04/01/92 House Objection by Rep. L.Martin, Rama, Whipper, Ross,
Klapman, Wright & Hodges HJ-42
05/19/92 House Objection withdrawn by Rep. Rama, Wright & L.
Martin HJ-56
05/19/92 House Objection withdrawn by Rep. Klapman HJ-57
05/19/92 House Objection by Rep. White & Keyserling HJ-57
COMMITTEE REPORT
March 25, 1992
H. 3211
Introduced by REPS. Waites, Barber, Clyborne and P. Harris
S. Printed 3/25/92--H.
Read the first time January 15, 1991.
THE COMMITTEE ON JUDICIARY
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (H. 3211), proposing an
amendment to the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, by adding
Section 15 in Article XVII, etc., respectfully
REPORT:
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and
recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the resolution, as and if amended, by striking all after the
enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. It is proposed that Article XVII of the Constitution of
this State be amended by adding:
"Section 15. In addition to the provisions of Articles III and
XVI of this Constitution, relating to the enactment of laws and
constitutional amendments, there is reserved in the people the power to
enact laws and constitutional amendments by means of initiative
petition. An initiative petition must contain a full and correct copy of
the title and text of the proposed law or amendment and must be signed
by not fewer than ten percent of the qualified electors eligible to vote at
the last general election. If a majority of the qualified electors voting
on the proposed law or constitutional amendment vote in favor it is a law
of this State or a part of this Constitution. The commission shall certify
the results to the Code Commissioner who shall assign the law or
constitutional amendment to an appropriate place in the Code of Laws
or the Constitution.
The General Assembly may by law provide additional requirements
for an initiative petition if the requirements are consistent with the
provisions of this section."
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:
"Shall Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be
amended by adding a new section so as to provide for the enactment of
a law or constitutional amendment initiated by a petition signed by no
fewer than ten percent of the qualified electors eligible to vote at the last
general election followed by a majority vote in favor of the proposed
law or constitutional amendment and to provide that the General
Assembly may by law prescribe additional requirements for an initiative
petition if the added requirements are consistent with this section?
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'."/
Amend title to conform.
DAVID H. WILKINS, for Committee.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CONSTITUTION OF
SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, BY ADDING SECTION 15 IN ARTICLE
XVII SO AS TO PERMIT THE ENACTMENT OF LAWS AND
CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS BY INITIATIVE PETITION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. It is proposed that Article XVII of the Constitution of this
State be amended by adding:
"Section 15. In addition to the provisions of Articles III and
XVI of this Constitution, relating to the enactment of laws and
constitutional amendments, there is reserved in the people the power to
enact laws and constitutional amendments by means of initiative
petition. Any initiative petition must contain a full and correct copy of
the title and text of the proposed law or amendment and must be signed
by not fewer than ten percent of the qualified electors eligible to vote at
the last general election. A valid signature on an initiative petition must
include the name, complete address, and precinct of the signer. A
petition must be presented to the State Election Commission at least
sixty days before a general election. If the commission determines that
the petition conforms to the requirements of this section, it shall submit
the proposed law or constitutional amendment to the qualified electors
of this State at the next general election. If a majority of the qualified
electors voting on the proposed law or constitutional amendment vote
in favor it is a law of this State or a part of this Constitution. The
commission shall certify the results to the Code Commissioner who shall
assign the law or constitutional amendment to an appropriate place in the
Code of Laws or the Constitution."
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:
"Shall Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended
by adding a new section so as to provide for the enactment of a law or
constitutional amendment initiated by a petition signed by no fewer than
ten percent of the qualified electors eligible to vote at the last general
election followed by a majority vote in favor of the proposed law or
constitutional amendment at the next general election?
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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