Georgia State Senate
Coordinates: 33°44′57″N 84°23′18″W / 33.749052°N 84.388331°W / 33.749052; -84.388331
Georgia State Senate | |
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Georgia General Assembly | |
Type | |
Type | Upper House |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | January 9, 2017 |
Leadership | |
President | Casey Cagle (R) Since January 8, 2007 |
President pro tempore | Butch Miller (R) Since December 14, 2017 |
Majority Leader | Bill Cowsert (R) Since November 17, 2014 |
Minority Leader | Steve Henson (D) Since June 20, 2011 |
Structure | |
Seats | 56 |
Political groups | Majority
Minority
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Length of term | 2 years |
Authority | Article III, Georgia Constitution |
Salary | $17,342/year + per diem |
Elections | |
Last election | November 8, 2016 (56 seats) |
Next election | November 6, 2018 (56 seats) |
Redistricting | Legislative control |
Meeting place | |
State Senate Chamber Georgia Capitol Atlanta, Georgia | |
Website | |
www.senate.ga.gov |
The Georgia State Senate is the upper house of the Georgia General Assembly (the state legislature of Georgia, USA).
Contents
1 Composition
2 Officers
3 Members of the Senate
4 Past composition of the Senate
5 List of Committees
6 See also
7 References
Composition
According to the state constitution of 1983, this body is to be composed of no more than 56 members elected for two-year terms. Current state law provides for 56 members. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
Senators must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the United States, and a resident of Georgia for two years and their senatorial district for one year (preceding the election). The highest position in the Senate is the President of the Senate, a position currently held by Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle. The second highest position is that of President Pro Tempore, currently held by Senator Butch Miller.
37 | 19 | |
Republican | Democratic |
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus) | Total | ||
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Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
End of 152nd Assembly (2013) | 38 | 18 | 56 | 0 |
Begin 153rd Assembly (2015) | 38 | 18 | 56 | 0 |
End 153rd | 39 | 17 | ||
Begin 154th Assembly (2017) | 38 | 18 | 56 | 0 |
February 13, 2017[1] | 37 | 55 | 1 | |
June 2, 2017[2] | 38 | 56 | 0 | |
August 23, 2017[3] | 17 | 55 | 1 | |
August 29, 2017[4] | 37 | 54 | 2 | |
December 1, 2017[5] | 36 | 53 | 3 | |
December 5, 2017[6] | 19 | 55 | 1 | |
January 9, 2018[7] | 37 | 56 | 0 | |
Latest voting share | 7001660000000000000♠66% | 7001340000000000000♠34% |
Officers
The presiding officer of the Senate is the President of the Senate. A President Pro Tempore, usually a high-ranking member of the majority party, acts as President in case of the temporary disability of the President. In case of the death, resignation, or permanent disability of the President or in the event of the succession of the President to the executive power, the President Pro Tempore becomes President. The Senate also has as an officer the Secretary of the Senate.
Members of the Senate
Terms of the Georgia General Assembly |
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District | Senator | Party | First elected | Residence |
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1 | Ben Watson | Republican | 2014 | Savannah |
2 | Lester G. Jackson | Democratic | 2008 | Savannah |
3 | William T. Ligon Jr. | Republican | 2010 | Brunswick |
4 | Jack Hill | Republican | 1990 | Reidsville |
5 | Curt Thompson | Democratic | 2004 | Tucker |
6 | Jen Jordan | Democratic | 2017 | Atlanta |
7 | Tyler Harper | Republican | 2012 | Ocilla |
8 | Ellis Black | Republican | 2014 | Valdosta |
9 | P.K. Martin IV | Republican | 2014 | Lawrenceville |
10 | Emanuel Jones | Democratic | 2004 | Decatur |
11 | Dean Burke | Republican | 2013 | Bainbridge |
12 | Freddie Powell Sims | Democratic | 2008 | Dawson |
13 | Greg Kirk | Republican | 2014 | Americus |
14 | Bruce Thompson | Republican | 2013 | White |
15 | Ed Harbison | Democratic | 1992 | Columbus |
16 | Marty Harbin | Republican | 2014 | Tyrone |
17 | Brian Strickland | Republican | 2018 | |
18 | John F. Kennedy | Republican | 2012 | Macon |
19 | Blake Tillery | Republican | 2016 | Vidalia |
20 | Larry Walker III | Republican | 2016 | Perry |
21 | Brandon Beach | Republican | 2012 | Alpharetta |
22 | Harold V. Jones II | Democratic | 2014 | Augusta |
23 | Jesse Stone | Republican | 2010 | Waynesboro |
24 | Lee Anderson | Republican | 2016 | Grovetown |
25 | Burt Jones | Republican | 2012 | Jackson |
26 | David Lucas | Democratic | 2012 | Macon |
27 | Michael Williams | Republican | 2014 | Cumming |
28 | Matt Brass | Republican | 2016 | Newnan |
29 | Joshua McKoon | Republican | 2010 | Columbus |
30 | Mike Dugan | Republican | 2013 | Carrollton |
31 | Bill Heath | Republican | 2004 | Bremen |
32 | Kay Kirkpatrick | Republican | 2017 | Marietta |
33 | Michael "Doc" Rhett | Democratic | 2014 | Marietta |
34 | Valencia Seay | Democratic | 2003 | Riverdale |
35 | Donzella James | Democratic | 2009 | Atlanta |
36 | Nan Orrock | Democratic | 2006 | Atlanta |
37 | Lindsey Tippins | Republican | 2010 | Marietta |
38 | Horacena Tate | Democratic | 1998 | Atlanta |
39 | Nikema Williams | Democratic | 2017 | Atlanta |
40 | Fran Millar | Republican | 2010 | Atlanta |
41 | Steve Henson | Democratic | 2002 | Tucker |
42 | Elena Parent | Democratic | 2014 | Atlanta |
43 | Tonya Anderson | Democratic | 2016 | Lithonia |
44 | Gail Davenport | Democratic | 2010 | Jonesboro |
45 | Renee Unterman | Republican | 2002 | Buford |
46 | Bill Cowsert | Republican | 2006 | Athens |
47 | Frank Ginn | Republican | 2010 | Danielsville |
48 | David Shafer | Republican | 2001 | Duluth |
49 | Butch Miller | Republican | 2010 | Gainesville |
50 | John Wilkinson | Republican | 2011 | Toccoa |
51 | Steve Gooch | Republican | 2010 | Dahlonega |
52 | Chuck Hufstetler | Republican | 2012 | Rome |
53 | Jeff Mullis | Republican | 2000 | Chickamauga |
54 | Chuck Payne | Republican | 2016 | Dalton |
55 | Gloria Butler | Democratic | 1999 | Stone Mountain |
56 | John Albers | Republican | 2010 | Roswell |
Past composition of the Senate
List of Committees
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See also
- Georgia General Assembly
- Georgia House of Representatives
154th_Georgia_General_Assembly (2017–2018)
153rd Georgia General Assembly (2015–2016)
152nd Georgia General Assembly (2013–2014)
151st Georgia General Assembly (2011–2012)
150th Georgia General Assembly (2009–2010)
149th Georgia General Assembly (2007–2008)
148th Georgia General Assembly (2005–2006)
147th Georgia General Assembly (2003–2004)
146th Georgia General Assembly (2001–2002)
140th Georgia General Assembly (1989–1990)
139th Georgia General Assembly (1987–1988)
138th Georgia General Assembly (1985–1986)
137th Georgia General Assembly (1983–1984)
136th Georgia General Assembly (1981–1982)
135th Georgia General Assembly (1979–1980)
134th Georgia General Assembly (1977–1978)- American Legislative Exchange Council members
- Georgia Senate Democratic Caucus Official Website
References
^ Republican Judson Hill (District 32) resigned to run for the U.S. House: "18 running to fill Price's U.S. House seat, but Trump could drive vote". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. February 15, 2017. Retrieved February 20, 2017.
^ Republican Kay Kirkpatrick sworn in after being elected to succeed Judson HillAllison, Andrew. "Dr. Kay Kirkpatrick M.D. Officially Sworn In As State Senator" (Press release).
^ Sen. Vincent Fort (D-39) resigns to focus on run for Atlanta mayor [1]
^ Sen. Hunter Hill (R-6) resigns to focus on gubernatorial run [2]
^ Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-17) resigns to focus on run for Lieutenant Governor [3]
^ Democrats Jen Jordan and Nikema Williams elected to replace Sen. Hunter Hill (R-6) and Sen. Vincent Fort (D-39),
respectively [4]
^ Republican Brian Strickland elected to replace Sen. Rick Jeffares (R-17) [5]
General Assembly of Georgia, official website
Georgia State Senate, official website
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