Wednesday, April 27, 2005
DOMESTIC ABUSE LEGISLATION UPDATE
As mentioned in our last post, a revised domestic violence bill is now on the fast track in the South Carolina House of Representatives. H. 3984 was introduced yesterday placed on the calendar for debate without first being sent to committee. John Graham Altman is in favor of this legislation, whereas Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter is not, though she spoke in support of the legislation in earlier news reports.
Our review of the revised legislation leads us to conclude that it is superior to the previously proposed bill. However, we predict that the Senate will discover some equal protection problems.
As mentioned in our last post, a revised domestic violence bill is now on the fast track in the South Carolina House of Representatives. H. 3984 was introduced yesterday placed on the calendar for debate without first being sent to committee. John Graham Altman is in favor of this legislation, whereas Representative Gilda Cobb-Hunter is not, though she spoke in support of the legislation in earlier news reports.
Our review of the revised legislation leads us to conclude that it is superior to the previously proposed bill. However, we predict that the Senate will discover some equal protection problems.
