Gary Simrill

J. Gary Simrill (born May 29, 1966) is an American politician. He is a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 46th District, serving since 1992. On December 6, 2016, he was elected by the South Carolina House Republican Majority to serve a two-year term as the South Carolina House Majority Leader. He is a member of the Republican party.[1]

Gary Simrill
Representative Gary Simrill (left) with South Carolina Governor Henry McMaster.
Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives
Assumed office
December 6, 2016
Preceded byBruce W. Bannister
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives
from the 46th district
Assumed office
January 1993
Preceded byWes Hayes
Personal details
Born (1966-05-29) May 29, 1966
Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
Political partyRepublican
EducationWinthrop University (BA)

Simrill was the primary sponsor of the Infrastructure and Economic Development Act that went into effect on July 1, 2017.

During the 2019 Legislative Session, he authored and shepherded through the General Assembly the bill that allowed the Carolina Panthers to move their practice facilities to Rock Hill, South Carolina.

References

  1. "Gary Simrill". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
South Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by
Bruce W. Bannister
Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives
2016–present
Incumbent


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