The South Carolina State House saw a late-night session with the passing of the $14 billion state operating budget by the House in a 99-13 vote after more than 13 hours of debate. The budget includes provisions for raising teacher and state employee pay, fixing state-owned roads and bridges, and covering damage from Hurricane Helene. The budget now moves to the Senate for further debate.
In other news, the Senate Majority Leader Shane Massey’s tort reform proposal was carried over to allow for ongoing discussions on a possible compromise. Additionally, auditors from AlixPartners clarified their findings regarding a $1.8 billion accounting error, with the Treasurer’s Office being held at fault. The audit has sparked debates in both the House and Senate, with calls for further investigations and potential removal of the Treasurer from office.
The House and Senate will continue their sessions, with several key issues still on the agenda, including the budget and tort reform. Stay tuned for updates on these important matters in the coming days.
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