H 4472 Joint Resolution, By Kirsh, D.W. Beatty, T.E. Huff, K.G. Kempe and 
R.M. Young
 A Joint Resolution proposing an amendment to Section 3 of Article XVII of the
 Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, relating to grounds for divorce, so as
 to provide that a divorce may be allowed on the ground of continuous
 separation for a period of six months instead of one year.

   02/26/92  House  Introduced, read first time, placed on calendar
                     without reference HJ-39
   03/05/92  House  Objection by Rep. Cromer HJ-38
   03/05/92  House  Read second time HJ-39
   03/17/92  House  Rejected HJ-20
   03/17/92  House   Pending motion: Reconsider vote whereby rejected HJ-20
   03/17/92  House  Debate adjourned HJ-20
   03/25/92  House  Debate adjourned HJ-39
   04/08/92  House   Motion to reconsider rejected HJ-23

INTRODUCED

February 26, 1992

H. 4472

Introduced by REPS. Kirsh, Huff, Beatty, Kempe and R. Young

S. Printed 2/26/92--H.

Read the first time February 26, 1992.

A JOINT RESOLUTION

PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3 OF ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIVORCE MAY BE ALLOWED ON THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF SIX MONTHS INSTEAD OF ONE YEAR.

Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:

SECTION 1. There is proposed that Section 3 of Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended to read:

"Section 3. Divorces from the bonds of matrimony shall be allowed on the grounds of adultery, desertion, physical cruelty, continuous separation for a period of at least one year six months, or habitual drunkenness."

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 ballots:

"Must Section 3 of Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended so as to provide that a divorce may be allowed on the ground of continuous separation for a period of six months instead of one 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'."