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COMMITTEE REPORT
February 23, 2005
H. 3133
Introduced by Reps. Delleney, Harrison, Altman, Simrill, Taylor, Vaughn, Davenport, Sandifer, Barfield, Owens, E.H. Pitts, Rice, Clark, M.A. Pitts Walker, Toole and Viers
S. Printed 2/23/05--H. [SEC 2/24/05 12:59 PM]
Read the first time January 11, 2005.
To whom was referred a Joint Resolution (H. 3133) to propose an amendment to Article XVII of the Constitution of South Carolina, 1895, relating to miscellaneous matters, by adding Section 15, so as to provide that marriage, etc., respectfully
That they have duly and carefully considered the same and recommend that the same do pass:
JAMES H. HARRISON for Committee.
TO PROPOSE AN AMENDMENT TO ARTICLE XVII OF THE CONSTITUTION OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1895, RELATING TO MISCELLANEOUS MATTERS, BY ADDING SECTION 15, SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT MARRIAGE IS EXCLUSIVELY DEFINED AS THE UNION BETWEEN ONE MAN AND ONE WOMAN.
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. Marriage in the State of South Carolina, and its political subdivisions, is exclusively defined as a union between one man and one woman; all other attempted or putative unions, including those recognized by other jurisdictions, are void abinitio."
SECTION 2. The proposed amendment in Section 1 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 Article XVII, of the Constitution of this State, be amended by adding Section 15 so as to provide that in this State, and its political subdivisions, marriage is defined as a union between one man and one woman and that all other attempted unions, including those recognized by other jurisdictions are void?
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'."
SECTION 3. This joint resolution takes effect upon approval by the Governor.
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