Proposed bill could charge extra fee to those moving to South Carolina

MYRTLE BEACH, S.C. (WMBF) – A proposed invoice might impose an additional payment on these shifting to South Carolina from out of state.

State Sen. Stephen Goldfinch (R-District 34) filed the invoice, which might require new residents to pay $250 for a driver’s license and automobile registration.

Goldfinch, who represents sections of Georgetown, Horry and Charleston counties, created the invoice in hopes of getting a good system having residents catch as much as pay for state taxes.

″I’m not attempting to construct a wall right here,” he mentioned in an interview with WMBF Information. “What I’m attempting to do is enable the system to be a bit truthful for us who’ve been paying.”

One Horry County resident mentioned he thinks the invoice is outrageous, even though it might doubtlessly cut back the monetary burden on present residents.

“We’re taxed sufficient. As soon as we’re right here you shouldn’t need to pay additional whenever you wish to reside in a pleasant metropolis like myrtle seaside,” mentioned Kevin Previous, who lives in Horry County. “Simply allow them to get right here and begin their life.”

Goldfinch mentioned the extra cash generated from payment would strictly go in direction of bettering infrastructure, public training, and inexperienced house conservation and preservation.

Regardless of that, some assume that the invoice might preserve folks away from South Carolina.

“I don’t assume that’s one thing that’s going to be welcoming for the folks coming to right here to Myrtle Seashore. So if we’re not attempting to have new progress, I don’t assume goes to be nicely,” mentioned Rex Clark, who additionally lives in Horry County.

Goldfinch mentioned he’s not out to assault anybody for wanting to maneuver to South Carolina, however simply needs an excellent taking part in discipline in the case of taxes.

“Although they could really feel attacked. I’m not attempting to assault them regardless that you and I’ve been paying for years in preparation for these folks to return. That’s not truthful,” mentioned Goldfinch.

The senator additionally mentioned he’s engaged on various strategies for many who don’t wish to change to a South Carolina license to pay state taxes.

South Carolina’s new legislative session begins in January.

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