Rep. Joe White

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ENACTING THE "SOUTH CAROLINA VULNERABLE CHILD COMPASSION AND PROTECTION ACT"; AND BY ADDING CHAPTER 140 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO PROHIBIT THE PERFORMANCE OF A MEDICAL PROCEDURE OR THE PRESCRIPTION OR ISSUANCE OF MEDICATION, UPON OR TO A MINOR, THAT IS INTENDED TO ALTER THE APPEARANCE OF THE MINOR'S GENDER OR DELAY PUBERTY, WITH EXCEPTIONS; TO AUTHORIZE PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINARY ACTION AND THE RIGHT TO INSTITUTE A CIVIL ACTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF THE CHAPTER; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 9-16-57 SO AS TO PROVIDE THAT THE RETIREMENT INVESTMENT COMMISSION MAY NOT INVEST PUBLIC EMPLOYEE RETIREMENT FUNDS IN CERTAIN COMPANIES OWNED, IN WHOLE OR IN PART, BY THE PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF CHINA OR THE CHINESE COMMUNIST PARTY.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO HONOR PROVIDENCE HOME OF COLUMBIA AT THE CELEBRATION OF ITS SIXTIETH ANNIVERSARY OF LIFE-CHANGING MINISTRY TO MEN CHALLENGED BY HOMELESSNESS, ADDICTION, AND INCARCERATION AND TO EXTEND THE SINCERE BEST WISHES OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES FOR MUCH CONTINUED SUCCESS IN THE YEARS TO COME.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND CONGRATULATE THE DIXON FAMILY OF DIXON FARMS IN AYNOR ON BEING NAMED THE SOUTH CAROLINA FARM BUREAU FARMERS OF THE WEEK FOR FEBRUARY 27 THROUGH MARCH 3, 2023.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR TRISH SPRINGFIELD OF GREENVILLE COUNTY FOR HER OUTSTANDING ACCOMPLISHMENTS IN THE FIELD OF BANKING AND TO WELCOME HER TO THE SOUTH CAROLINA STATE HOUSE ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 1, 2023.

A RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE BARRY JURS, BERKELEY SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT VICE CHAIR, ON RECEIVING THE SOUTH CAROLINA ASSOCIATION OF CONSERVATION DISTRICTS 2022 COMMISSIONER OF THE YEAR AWARD.

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND HONOR THE SISTERS OF THE GAMMA UPSILON CHAPTER OF DELTA SIGMA THETA SORORITY, INC., AT BENEDICT COLLEGE AND TO CONGRATULATE THEM UPON THE CHAPTER'S SEVENTY-FIFTH ANNIVERSARY OF "SCHOLARSHIP, SISTERHOOD, SERVICE, AND SOCIAL ACTION."

A HOUSE RESOLUTION TO CONGRATULATE THE GIRL SCOUTS OF THE USA AT THE CELEBRATION OF THE ORGANIZATION'S ONE HUNDRED ELEVENTH ANNIVERSARY, TO SALUTE THE MORE THAN TEN THOUSAND GIRL SCOUTS IN THE PALMETTO STATE, AND TO DECLARE SUNDAY, MARCH 12, 2023, GIRL SCOUT DAY IN SOUTH CAROLINA.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY ADDING SECTION 20-3-165 SO AS TO AUTHORIZE THE DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES' DIVISION OF CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT TO ENFORCE CERTAIN ALIMONY OBLIGATIONS; BY AMENDING SECTION 20-3-130, RELATING TO THE AWARD OF ALIMONY, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 63-17-710, 63-17-720, 63-17-730, 63-17-750, 63-17-760, 63-17-850, 63-17-1010, 63-17-1020, 63-17-1050, 63-17-1210, 63-17-1410, 63-17-1510, 63-17-1810, 63-17-1890, 63-17-1910, 63-17-2310, 63-17-2320, 63-17-2330, AND ARTICLE 21 OF CHAPTER 17, TITLE 63, ALL RELATING IN PART TO CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT, SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY AMENDING SECTIONS 20-1-350, 27-23-10, 41-35-140, 44-63-60, 44-63-80, 44-63-84, 44-63-86, AND 44-63-110, RELATING TO MARRIAGE LICENSES, FRAUDULENT CONVEYANCES, UNEMPLOYMENT COMPENSATION, AND VITAL RECORDS, ALL SO AS TO MAKE CONFORMING CHANGES; BY ALLOWING RETROACTIVE APPLICATION OF THE ACT; AND FOR OTHER PURPOSES.

A BILL TO AMEND THE SOUTH CAROLINA CODE OF LAWS BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-10, RELATING TO THE JUDICIAL MERIT SELECTION COMMISSION, ITS MEMBERSHIP AND FUNCTIONS, SO AS TO REQUIRE ATTORNEY-LEGISLATORS WHO SERVE ON THE COMMISSION TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE AND SCREENING PROCESS OF JUDGES OR JUSTICES THEY APPEAR BEFORE OR HAVE APPEARED BEFORE; AND BY AMENDING SECTION 2-19-90, RELATING TO ELECTION OF JUDGES AND JUSTICES BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY IN JOINT SESSION, SO AS TO REQUIRE ATTORNEY-LEGISLATORS TO RECUSE THEMSELVES FROM THE VOTE AND ELECTION PROCESS OF JUDGES OR JUSTICES THEY APPEAR BEFORE OR HAVE APPEARED BEFORE.