SC Senate gives OK to illegal immigration compromise

Posted: May 27, 2008 11:58 AM PDT

Updated: May 27, 2008 11:58 AM PDT

COLUMBIA, SC (AP) - South Carolina's legislative leaders believe they've reached a compromise on illegal immigration that will clear both chambers.

The state Senate gave key approval Tuesday to yet another proposal on how to curtail illegal immigration in South Carolina. Senators have set another vote on the bill for Wednesday, which would send it back over to the House.

Senate President Pro Tem Glenn McConnell and House Speaker Bobby Harrell said the compromise they've been working on for the last week should head to the governor's desk before the session ends June 5.

The House and Senate have traded accusations this session over which chamber was holding up progress on passing illegal immigration reform. Both called each other's proposals too lenient.

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