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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 9, 2000
S. 305
S. Printed 2/9/00--S.
Read the first time January 12, 1999.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (S. 305), 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 in a covenant marriage, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same, and recommend that the same do pass with amendment:
Amend the joint resolution, as and if amended, page 1, line 27, as contained in SECTION 1, by striking line 27 in its entirety and inserting:
/ drunkenness.; and in a covenant marriage, continuous separation /.
Amend the joint resolution further, as and if amended, page 1, line 37, as contained in SECTION 2, by striking line 37 in its entirety and inserting:
/ that as a ground for divorce in a covenant marriage, continuous /.
Amend title to conform.
JAMES E. BRYAN, 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 IN A COVENANT MARRIAGE THE GROUND FOR CONTINUOUS SEPARATION IS FOR A PERIOD OF AT LEAST TWO YEARS.
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, or habitual drunkenness.; and in a covenant marriage a continuous separation must be for a period of at least two years."
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, relating to the grounds for divorce, be amended so as to provide that as a ground for divorce in a covenant marriage a continuous separation must be for a period of at least two years?
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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