Dear Mrs. Matthews,

Thank you for contacting the office of Governor Haley. Senate Bill 3, regarding Criminal Domestic Violence Offenses and Penalties, received second reading in the South Carolina Senate on February 25, 2015.  The roll call vote for the bill was 38 members voting for second reading, so that the bill could move forward to third reading; 3 members voting against moving the bill forward as is; and 4 members had an excused absence.  The 3 senators who voted against the bill receiving second reading were Senators Lee Bright, Thomas Corbin, and Shane Martin. I encourage you to visit http://www.governor.sc.gov/LegislativeInformation/Pages/index.aspx for legislative matters. Thank you for all of your support and please do not hesitate to contact the Governor's office if you need anything in the future.

Sincerely,

Haley Mottel

Office of the Governor