Gary Simrill

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
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	(1966-05-29) May 29, 1966 (age 58) Rock Hill, South Carolina, U.S.
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.

He retired from the House of Representatives in 2022, taking on the position of Special Assistant to the President for Community Engagement at Winthrop University, his alma mater.^[2]

References

1. "Gary Simrill". Project Vote Smart. Retrieved April 25, 2015.
2. Schechter, Maayan (July 28, 2022). "Ex-SC House GOP Leader Gary Simrill Joins Winthrop University in President's Office". The State. Retrieved 8 January 2025.

South Carolina House of Representatives
Preceded by Bruce W. Bannister	Majority Leader of the South Carolina House of Representatives 2016–2022	Succeeded by Davey Hiott