Bill Text: SC H3170 | 2013-2014 | 120th General Assembly | Comm Sub
Bill Title: Grounds for divorce
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-3)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2014-04-09 - Recommitted to Committee on Judiciary [H3170 Detail]
Download: South_Carolina-2013-H3170-Comm_Sub.html
COMMITTEE REPORT
February 26, 2014
H. 3170
Introduced by Reps. W.J. McLeod, Bannister, Spires, Jefferson, Williams, Taylor, J.E. Smith and Munnerlyn
S. Printed 2/26/14--H.
Read the first time January 8, 2013.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (H. 3170) proposing an amendment to Section 3, Article XVII of the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, relating to grounds for divorce, so as to provide that a divorce, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
F. GREGORY DELLENEY, JR. for Committee.
A JOINT RESOLUTION
PROPOSING AN AMENDMENT TO SECTION 3, ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT A DIVORCE MAY BE GRANTED ON THE GROUND OF CONTINUOUS SEPARATION FOR A PERIOD OF ONE HUNDRED FIFTY DAYS RATHER THAN ONE YEAR.
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 allowed on the grounds of adultery, desertion, physical cruelty, continuous separation for a period of at least one year one hundred fifty days 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 a divorce may be granted on the ground of continuous separation for a period of at least one hundred fifty days, rather than on the ground of continuous separation for a period of at least 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'."
