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J. Gary Simrill (born May 29, 1966) is an American politician. He was a member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 46th District, serving from 1992 to 2022. On December 6, 2016, he was elected as majority leader of the South Carolina House, which he held until May 2022. He is a member of the Republican party.[1]
Gary Simrill | |
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Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives | |
In office December 6, 2016 – May 12, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Bruce W. Bannister |
Succeeded by | Davey Hiott |
Member of the South Carolina House of Representatives from the 46th district | |
In office January 1993 – November 14, 2022 | |
Preceded by | Wes Hayes |
Succeeded by | Heath Sessions |
Personal details | |
Born | Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S. | May 29, 1966
Political party | Republican |
Education | Winthrop 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.
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