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Senator Greenville’s proviso to limit use of state funds to encourage permanent relocation carried over for revision
Summary
A proviso introduced by Senator Greenville would bar state agencies from spending money to promote people moving to South Carolina for permanent residence (carves out teachers and medical professionals); after extended debate about scope and unintended consequences, the committee voted to carry the item over so the author can refine the language.
Senator Greenville (S5) introduced an amendment/proviso that would prohibit state agencies from spending funds to promote permanent relocation to South Carolina, while explicitly carving out recruitment for teachers and medical professionals and exempting tourism promotion.
Greenville framed the measure as a response to constituent concerns about rapid population growth that strains roads, fire departments and schools. He said the proviso "says that no state, agency or state monies can be spent to promote people to come and set up residence in South Carolina" but noted carve‑outs for high‑need occupations.
Several senators pressed for clarifications about whether the prohibition could be read to bar routine economic development recruitment, temporary relocations related to construction projects or university and hospital recruitment. Senator Campbell (S14) described the varying needs of fast‑growing and poor counties and urged care in drafting; other members asked that the proviso distinguish permanent from temporary relocation. Senator Bartlett (S15) moved and members agreed to carry the amendment over so the author could work with colleagues and staff to refine the text.
What happens next: The author will meet with colleagues and staff to rework the language (particularly to clarify "permanent" relocation and carve‑outs) before offering the amendment on the floor or returning it to committee.
