Georgia House of Representatives
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For the current session, see 152st Georgia General Assembly.
| Georgia House of Representatives | |
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| Georgia General Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Lower House |
| Term limits | None |
| History | |
| New session started | January 10, 2011 |
| Leadership | |
| Speaker of the House | David Ralston, (R) Since January 11, 2010 |
| Speaker pro tempore | Jan Jones, (R) Since January 11, 2010 |
| Majority Leader | Larry O'Neal, (R) Since November 9, 2010 |
| Minority Leader | Stacey Abrams, (D) Since November 10, 2010 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 180 |
| Political groups | Republican Party (116) Democratic Party (63) Independent (1) |
| Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article III, Georgia Constitution |
| Salary | $17,342/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
| Last election | November 6, 2012 (180 seats) |
| Next election | November 4, 2014 (180 seats) |
| Redistricting | Legislative Control |
| Meeting place | |
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| House of Representatives Chamber Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Georgia House of Representatives | |
The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the Georgia General Assembly (the state legislature) of the U.S. state of Georgia.
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Composition [edit]
According to the state constitution of 1983, this body is to comprise no fewer than 180 members elected for two-year terms. Current state law provides for 180 members. Elections are held the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years.
It is the third largest lower house in the United States (behind New Hampshire (400) and Pennsylvania) (203).[1]
As of 2011, attorneys account for about 16.1% of the membership of the Georgia House of Representatives, a relatively low figure.[2]
| Affiliation | Party
(Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total | |||
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| Republican | Democratic | Independent | Vacant | ||
| End of 149th General Assembly | 107 | 73 | 0 | 180 | 0 |
| Begin | 105 | 75 | 0 | 180 | 0 |
| End of 150th General Assembly | 112 | 66 | 1 | 179 | 1 |
| Start of 151st General Assembly[3] | 114 | 63 | 1 | 178 | 2 |
| February 16, 2011[4] | 116 | 180 | 0 | ||
| April 29, 2011[5] | 115 | 179 | 1 | ||
| May 2, 2011[6] | 62 | 178 | 2 | ||
| July 19, 2011[7] | 116 | 63 | 180 | 0 | |
| July 26, 2011[8] | 115 | 179 | 1 | ||
| October 2, 2011[9] | 113 | 177 | 3 | ||
| October 18, 2011[10] | 114 | 178 | 2 | ||
| November 8, 2011[11] | 115 | 179 | 1 | ||
| December 6, 2011[12] | 116 | 180 | 0 | ||
| Beginning of 152th General Assembly[13] | 119 | 60 | 1 | 180 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 66.1% | 33.3% | 0.6% | ||
Officers [edit]
The House of Representatives elects its own Speaker as well as a Speaker Pro Tempore. The current speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives is David Ralston. The current Speaker Pro Tempore is Jan Jones.[14] The Speaker Pro Tempore becomes Speaker in case of the death, resignation, or permanent disability of the Speaker. The Speaker Pro Tempore serves until a new Speaker is elected. In addition there is a clerk of the House, who is charged with overseeing the flow of legislation through the body. The current clerk is Robert E. Rivers.
List of Committees [edit]
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
- Judiciary
- Appropriations
- Judiciary – Non-Civil
- Banks and Banking
- Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment
- Children and Youth
- MARTOC
- Defense and Veterans Affairs
- Motor Vehicles
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Education
- Public Safety
- Ethics
- Public Utilities and Telecommunications
- Game, Fish, and Parks
- Regulated Industries
- Governmental Affairs
- Retirement
- Health and Human Services
- Rules
- Higher Education
- Science and Technology
- Human Relations and Aging
- Special Rules
- Industrial Relations
- State Institutions and Property
- Information and Audits
- State Planning and Community Affairs
- Insurance
- Transportation
- Interstate Cooperation
- Ways and Means
- Intergovernmental Coordination
See also [edit]
- 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 (1977-1979)
- Georgia Senate
References [edit]
- ^ brenda erickson (October 11, 2007). "Population and Size of Legislature". Ncsl.org. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ "Georgia House of Representatives". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved June 6, 2011.
- ^ Republican Tony Sellier (District 136) died November 30, 2010. Republican Mark Williams (District 178) appointed to incoming Gov. Deal's administration December 2010.
- ^ Republicans Robert Dickey and Chad Nimmer elected to succeed Sellier and Williams respectively.
- ^ Republican Hank Huckaby (District 113) resigned to become University of Georgia chancellor.
- ^ Democrat David Lucas, Sr. (District 139) resigned to run for state Senate.
- ^ Republican Charles Williams and Democrat James Beverly elected to succeed Huckaby and Lucas, respectively
- ^ Republican Bobby Franklin (District 43) died.
- ^ Republicans Rick Austin and James Mills (Districts 10, 25) resigned to run for State Senate and to accept an appointment to the state Parole and Pardons Board, respectively.
- ^ Republican John Carson elected to succeed Franklin.
- ^ Republican Terry Rogers elected to succeed Austin.
- ^ Republican Emory Dunahoo Jr. elected to succeed Mills.
- ^ "House Members List".
- ^ AJC: Live blogging from the Legislature: David Ralston elected House speaker
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