Gov. Haley Praises House for Upholding Veto 112-0

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Governor Nikki Haley today praised members of the South Carolina House of Representatives for unanimously sustaining her veto of local legislative bill H. 3321, by a vote of 112-0, and thanked the bill's sponsor, State Rep. Roland Smith, for leading the floor effort to uphold the veto. The veto was Gov. Haley's first since taking office less than a month ago.

Traditionally, only members of the affected delegation have voted on vetoes pertaining to their local bills, and the governor views the full House's willingness to fulfill their duties and vote to sustain as a huge step forward.

"I would like to thank the House for taking the first step in what I hope is the end of the unconstitutional practice of local legislation," said Gov. Haley. "I would also like to specifically thank State Rep. Roland Smith for recognizing the fundamental problems with local legislation and for leading the charge to sustain my veto. It's a great day for those fighting to return state government to its proper role."

In her veto message, Gov. Haley pointed to the Home Rule provisions in the state Constitution when she said, "given these clear constitutional rules and my belief that the best government is that closest to the people, I will veto any local legislation I believe is clearly unconstitutional."

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