Senate GOP Calls on Democrats to End Drug Testing Filibuster Vote on Candidate Drug Testing Bill delayed for Second Day
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Columbia, SC - For the second day the Senate Republican Caucus pushed for a vote on the Candidate Drug Testing bill (S. 1070), but Democrats continued to filibuster the bill preventing it from moving to a vote.
“This is really not an issue that should be decided by a few dissenting voices, it is a matter that should be decided by the people of South Carolina,” says Senate Majority Leader and sponsor of the bill Senator Harvey Peeler (R-Cherokee).
Senator Peeler introduced the idea of candidate drug testing after the indictment of former State Treasurer Thomas Ravenel on drug charges.
“South Carolina has had several incidents over the years that warrants a move of this type, and I believe it is a measure the people of South Carolina will support, assuming they actually get a voice in the matter,” says Senator Peeler.
After completing the business on the Senate calendar the Senate could have moved to a vote on the drug testing bill, but Senator Brad Hutto (D-Orangeburg) continued to filibuster the bill and at times appeared to disregard the seriousness of the bill by making light of the matter.
The Senate adjourned today with Senator Hutto retaining the floor, which sets the stage for continued debate on the bill when the Senate convenes next week.
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