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Senate sets DUI penalties bill S52 for special order after 40–1 roll call
Summary
The South Carolina Senate voted 40 to 1 to set S52, a bill revising criminal penalties for driving under the influence, for special order after a roll-call vote; the measure is expected to receive fuller debate next week.
The South Carolina Senate voted 40 to 1 to set S52, a bill addressing criminal penalties for driving under the influence, for special order following a roll-call vote in the motion period. The clerk reported the tally after members recorded their positions: 40 ayes and one no vote.
Sponsors and proponents described S52 as a bill that would revise penalties for driving without a license and address related criminal-penalty provisions on the calendar. A senator moving the motion said the bill should be given special-order status to allow a full floor discussion and explanation at a later date. The reader's clerk conducted a formal roll call and announced, "By a vote of 40 to 1, the bill is set for special order." Mister Saab recorded the sole opposing vote.
The Senate president and other members indicated the body will begin substantive consideration of DUI-related legislation next week, with the chair of the Finance Committee expected to meet with the panel Tuesday afternoon. A senator previewed that Tuesday’s session will be more of an explanation and Q&A and that amendment work may follow later in the week.
Next steps: S52 is set for special order and is likely to receive fuller floor debate when the Senate reconvenes on the next calendar day assigned for special order business.
