Mia McLeod
Mia S. McLeod (born August 19, 1968) is a Democratic member of the South Carolina State Senate, serving since 2017. She previously served in the South Carolina State House from 2011 to 2016. McLeod has criticized what she describes as the "old guard" of South Carolina politics.[3]
Mia McLeod | |
|---|---|
| Member of the South Carolina Senate from the 22nd district | |
| Assumed office 2017 | |
| Preceded by | Joel Lourie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | August 19, 1968[1][2] Bennettsville, South Carolina[1] |
| Political party | Democratic |
| Residence | Columbia, South Carolina |
| Alma mater | University of South Carolina (B.A.)[1] University of South Carolina School of Law (J.D.)[1] |
| Profession | Attorney Communications consultant[1] |
| Website | www |
Family and background
McLeod is the daughter of the late James S. and Shirley J. McLeod. Prior to her election to the South Carolina State Legislature, McLeod worked in various state agencies including the Office of the South Carolina Attorney General.[1]
Legislation
In response to recent restrictions on abortion rights in her state, McLeod sponsored a bill (H. 4544) in December 2015 that would impose similar restrictions for access to Viagra and similar drugs that treat erectile dysfunction.[4][5]
References
- "Representative Mia S. McLeod". South Carolina Legislature. South Carolina Legislative Services Agency. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- "United States Public Records, 1970-2009: Butler Maymia Mcleod". Family Search. Intellectual Reserve, Inc. 2015. Retrieved 19 Dec 2015.
- Hinshaw, Dawn (16 December 2012). "Richland lawmaker not afraid to stir the pot". The State. Archived from the original on 2 December 2013. Retrieved 25 November 2013.
- "'Viagra bill' mimics state's restrictions on abortion". MSNBC. 19 December 2015. Retrieved 19 December 2015.
- "H. 4544". South Carolina General Assembly. Retrieved 19 Dec 2015.
TO AMEND THE CODE OF LAWS OF SOUTH CAROLINA, 1976, BY ADDING CHAPTER 88 TO TITLE 44 SO AS TO ESTABLISH REQUIREMENTS RELATED TO THE PRESCRIPTION OF DRUGS INTENDED TO TREAT SYMPTOMS OF ERECTILE DYSFUNCTION
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