Aiken Standard in Aiken, South Carolina

South Carolina Legislature Ends Week With Major Budget Action

The House Ways and Means Committee finished work on a record South Carolina budget for 1973 74 totaling about 744 million in recurring expenditures plus 125 million in one time spending. A 25 million cash reserve fund was recommended by Gov. John C West and 94 million in surplus funds covered one time costs. remaining needs to be met by bonds. Debates looming. The session also advanced judicial reform ratification, but a constitutional measure to reinstate four offices faced a 60 39 vote cliff. A shield law for journalists remains in committee as lawmakers weigh costs and licensing proposals.