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Quick Facts
Personal Details

William "Bill" Taylor (b. July 16, 1946) is a Republican member of the South Carolina House of Representatives, representing District 86. He was first elected to the chamber in 2010.

Taylor attended Bradley University. He was a television news director, anchor, and reporter from 1965 to 1976. He was the founder and CEO of media research and consulting firms in Dallas, Los Angeles and London from 1978 to 2007.

Education

  • Attended, Journalism, Bradley University

Professional Experience

  • Attended, Journalism, Bradley University
  • Consultant, President George H.W. Bush’s “Point of Light” Initiative, 1991-1992

Political Experience

  • Attended, Journalism, Bradley University
  • Consultant, President George H.W. Bush’s “Point of Light” Initiative, 1991-1992
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 86, 2010-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina House of Representatives, District 86, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Caucus Whip, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 2013-2014

Former Committees/Caucuses

Former Member, Ad Hoc Committee on Competency Based Education and Education Reform, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former First Vice Chair, Education and Public Works Committee, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Former Member, Subcommittee on Healthcare, South Carolina State House of Representatives

Current Legislative Committees

Member, Education and Public Works Committee

Member, Healthcare and Regulatory Subcommittee

Member, Legislative Oversight Committee

Chair, Subcommittee on Higher Education

Religious, Civic, and other Memberships

  • Attended, Journalism, Bradley University
  • Consultant, President George H.W. Bush’s “Point of Light” Initiative, 1991-1992
  • Representative, South Carolina State House of Representatives, District 86, 2010-present
  • Candidate, South Carolina House of Representatives, District 86, 2018, 2020
  • Majority Caucus Whip, South Carolina State House of Representatives, 2013-2014
  • Member, Aiken Symphony Orchestra Board, 2016-present
  • Member, Aiken Salvation Army Advisory Board, 2013-present
  • Member, Aiken Rotary Club
  • Member, Freemasons, 32 Degree
  • Member, Millbrook Baptist Church
  • Member, National Rifle Association
  • Member/Vice Chair/Chair, American Red Cross, Aiken County Chapter Board, 2007-2016
  • President, Illinois News Broadcasters Association, 1974
  • Founder/Commander, Civil Air Patrol Squadron, Rockford, Illinois, 1968-1970

Other Info

— Awards:

  • Named "Fifth Estater," Broadcast and Cable Magazine, 1998;
  • South Carolina Chamber of Commerce 'Business Advocate Award': 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2016;
  • SC-BIPEC 'Champion of Free Enterprise': 2012;
  • Abraham Lincoln Leadership Award, Convention of States, 2018;
  • Community Leader Award, A Brotherhood Against Totalitarian Enactments (ABATE), 2019;

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