5/7/09-A bill died that sought to dissolve the State Ports Authority’s governing board and eliminate the top executive job. In return, an executive director would have been appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate by the summer. The director would have been included on the governor’s Cabinet.
Currently, the board is made up of nine members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for seven-year terms.
Sponsored by Rep. Jim Merrill, R-Daniel Island, H3128 remained in the House Judiciary Committee at the deadline for bills to advance to the Senate.

12/10/08-Rep. Jim Merrill, R-Daniel Island, has prefiled a bill for consideration during the upcoming session that would dissolve the State Ports Authority’s governing board and eliminate the top executive job. In return, an executive director would be appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate by the summer. The director would be included on the governor’s Cabinet.
Currently, the board is made up of nine members appointed by the governor and confirmed by the Senate for seven-year terms.
H3128 has been forwarded to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration during the regular session that starts Jan. 13.
For House bill status, call 803-734-2010.