S.C. House to discuss state treasurer’s removal at later date
COLUMBIA, S.C. (WRDW/WAGT) - South Carolina House announced they will not take up the Senate resolution to remove state Treasurer Curtis Loftis from office this session.
South Carolina lawmakers said they plan to focus on ing legislation with the few remaining days left in session.
“We’ve got to concentrate on the number of bills that are on the calendar or in conference or could be in conference, so we’re going to concentrate on ing legislation now, and we’ll make a decision after session concludes on the path forward with the treasurer,” said Speaker of the House Rep. Murrell Smith.
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Senator Larry Grooms also released a statement. He mentioned the resolution to the senate floor and argued for Loftis to be removed.
“The Senate did our duty, it’s a shame the House is turning a blind eye to our state’s multibillion dollar problems,” said Senator Grooms.
Following the House decision not to discuss his removal, Loftis released the following statement:
“I am grateful for the House leadership’s decision today to choose the people’s business over political theatre. I feel sure that South Carolinians are thankful that they are the first priority, and political games are not.
I am ready to turn my focus back to doing the people’s work – to stabilize our state’s financial system and put this unfortunate chapter of fighting baseless claims by a few politically-motivated senators behind us.
Let me be clear: there is no missing money, no mysterious bank , absolutely no evidence of fraud, and every dollar is properly ed for. Furthermore, the two independent auditors that reviewed this issue confirmed what I’ve said all along – this was a reporting error, not a financial loss.
South Carolina has thrived under my leadership with a AAA credit rating, strong investment performance, and rock-solid financial safeguards. I’m proud of that record.
To the people of South Carolina: I’ve always fought for transparency, and I will keep fighting to ensure your government works for you and not for the political elite. This isn’t the end. It’s just another chapter in the fight for transparency and ability."
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