Current Status Bill Number:73 Type of Legislation:Joint Resolution JR Introducing Body:Senate Introduced Date:19950110 Primary Sponsor:McConnell All Sponsors:McConnell, Hayes Drafted Document Number:PT\1444AC.95 Residing Body:House Current Committee:Judiciary Committee 25 HJ Subject:Divorce, one year separation
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COMMITTEE REPORT
May 15, 1995
S. 73
S. Printed 5/15/96--H.
Read the first time April 26, 1995.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 73), proposing an amendment to Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, relating to the grounds for divorce, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the bill, as and if amended, by striking all after the enacting words and inserting:
/SECTION 1. It is proposed that Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended to read:
"Section 3. Divorces from the bonds of matrimony shall be are allowed on the grounds of adultery, desertion, physical cruelty, continuous voluntary separation for a period of at least one year, involuntary separation as defined by law, 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 ballot:
"Must Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended so as to provide that the ground for divorce of continuous separation for a period of at least one year must be a voluntary separation and that an involuntary separation as defined by law by the General Assembly also may be a ground for divorce?
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.
JOHN W. TUCKER, JR., for Committee.
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO THE GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE YEAR MAY BE A VOLUNTARY OR INVOLUNTARY SEPARATION.
Be it enacted by the General Assembly of the State of South Carolina:
SECTION 1. It is proposed that Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended to read:
"Section 3. Divorces from the bonds of matrimony shall be are allowed on the grounds of adultery, desertion, physical cruelty, continuous voluntary or involuntary separation for a period of at least one year, 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 ballot:
"Must Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of this State be amended so as to provide that, as a ground for divorce, continuous separation for a period of at least one year may be a voluntary or involuntary separation?
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'."