| House Overrides Sanford Veto |
| The House has overridden a veto by
Governor Mark Sanford on a bill that creates a memorial for police officers on Statehouse grounds. The House spent two days debating the veto before they overrode it on an 89-to-21 vote. Sanford says he vetoed the bill because the $500,000 to build the monument could be better spent elsewhere in this tight budget year. Some House members agreed, saying the money could pay troopers' salaries or buy equipment. They also argued that a monument to fallen officers already exists at the Criminal Justice Academy. But other members say it's important to honor the officers on Statehouse grounds. Ways and Means Chairman Bobby Harrell says the money already was appropriated in last year's budget from a Public Safety Department building fund. |