Georgia State Senate
| Georgia State Senate | |
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| Georgia General Assembly | |
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| Type | |
| Type | Upper House |
| Term limits | None |
| History | |
| New session started | January 10, 2011 |
| Leadership | |
| President | Casey Cagle, (R) Since January 8, 2007 |
| President pro tempore | David Shafer, (R) Since January 14, 2013 |
| Majority Leader | Ronnie Chance, (R) Since January 14, 2013 |
| Minority Leader | Steve Henson, (D) Since June 20, 2011 |
| Structure | |
| Seats | 56 |
| Political groups | Republican Party (36) Democratic Party (19) |
| Length of term | 2 years |
| Authority | Article III, Georgia Constitution |
| Salary | $17,342/year + per diem |
| Elections | |
| Last election | November 2, 2010 (56 seats) |
| Next election | November 6, 2012 (56 seats) |
| Redistricting | Legislative Control |
| Meeting place | |
| State Senate Chamber Georgia Capitol Atlanta, Georgia |
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| Website | |
| Georgia State Senate | |
The Georgia State Senate is the upper house of the Georgia General Assembly (the state legislature of Georgia, USA).
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Composition [edit]
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 Tommie Williams.
| Affiliation | Party
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| Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
| End of previous legislature | 36 | 20 | 56 | 0 |
| Begin | 38 | 18 | 56 | 0 |
| Latest voting share | 67.9% | 32.1% | ||
Officers [edit]
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 [edit]
List of Committees [edit]
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See also [edit]
- Georgia General Assembly
- Georgia House of Representatives
- 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
References [edit]
External links [edit]
- General Assembly of Georgia official government website
- State Senate of Georgia at Project Vote Smart
- Georgia State Senate at Ballotpedia
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