By The Associated Press
A bill that would keep South Carolina state government running if the fiscal year starts July 1 without a budget is heading to the full Senate.
The Senate Finance Committee advanced the continuing resolution Wednesday. That allows for a vote on the measure when the Legislature reconvenes next week.
Senate President Pro Tem Hugh Leatherman called the measure insurance. He says he’ll never be part of shutting down state government.
The resolution would keep agencies open and employees paid until legislators can get a budget in place for 2015-16.
A six-member committee of House and Senate members concluded Monday that it’s futile to try to get a compromise on the main budget with two surplus spending bills unresolved. How much should go to road repair remains the biggest holdup.
