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| name = Georgia House of Representatives |
| name = Georgia House of Representatives |
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| legislature = [[Georgia General Assembly]] |
| legislature = [[Georgia General Assembly]] |
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| coa_pic =House_of_Representatives.png |
| coa_pic = House_of_Representatives.png |
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| session_room = House Chamber, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta 20160718 1.jpg |
| session_room = House Chamber, Georgia State Capitol, Atlanta 20160718 1.jpg |
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| term_limits = None |
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| leader3 = [[Chuck Efstration]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) |
| leader3 = [[Chuck Efstration]] ([[Republican Party (United States)|R]]) |
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| election3 = January 9, 2023 |
| election3 = January 9, 2023 |
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| leader4_type = Minority Leader |
| leader4_type = [[List of minority leaders of the Georgia House of Representatives|Minority Leader]] |
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| leader4 = [[James Beverly]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) |
| leader4 = [[James Beverly<!-- TBD -->]] ([[Democratic Party (United States)|D]]) |
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| election4 = January 11, 2021 |
| election4 = January 11, 2021<!-- January 2025 --> |
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| term_length = 2 years |
| term_length = 2 years |
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| authority = Article III, [[Constitution of Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia Constitution]] |
| authority = Article III, [[Constitution of Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia Constitution]] |
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| salary = $ |
| salary = $23,341.72/year + per diem<ref>{{cite web |url=https://ballotpedia.org/Comparison_of_state_legislative_salaries |title=Comparison of state legislative salaries |website=Ballotpedia |access-date=September 1, 2020}}</ref> |
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| members = 180 |
| members = 180 |
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| last_election1 = [[ |
| last_election1 = [[2024 Georgia House of Representatives election|November 5, 2024]] |
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| next_election1 = |
| next_election1 = November 3, 2026 |
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| redistricting = Legislative control |
| redistricting = Legislative control |
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| structure1 = Georgia State House_2023.svg |
| structure1 = Georgia State House_2023.svg |
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* {{nowrap|{{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Georgia Democratic Party|Democratic]] (78)}} |
* {{nowrap|{{Color box|#0000FF|border=darkgray}} [[Georgia Democratic Party|Democratic]] (78)}} |
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| meeting_place = House of Representatives Chamber<br/>[[Georgia State Capitol]]<br/>[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. State)|Georgia]] |
| meeting_place = House of Representatives Chamber<br/>[[Georgia State Capitol]]<br/>[[Atlanta]], [[Georgia (U.S. State)|Georgia]] |
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| website = |
| website = {{URL|https://www.legis.ga.gov/house|legis.ga.gov/house}} |
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The '''Georgia House of Representatives''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Georgia General Assembly]] (the state legislature) of the U.S. state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. There are currently 180 elected members. [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] have had a majority in the chamber since 2005. The current House Speaker is [[Jon G. Burns]]. |
The '''Georgia House of Representatives''' is the [[lower house]] of the [[Georgia General Assembly]] (the state legislature) of the U.S. state of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. There are currently 180 elected members. [[Republican Party (United States)|Republicans]] have had a majority in the chamber since 2005. The current House Speaker is [[Jon G. Burns]]. |
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==Composition== |
==Composition== |
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[[File:GA_State_House_July_2023.jpg |thumb|upright=1.5|Map of partisan composition of the Georgia House of Representatives as of |
[[File:GA_State_House_July_2023.jpg |thumb|upright=1.5|Map of partisan composition of the Georgia House of Representatives as of July 13, 2023: |
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{{legend|#3333ff|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] representative}} |
{{legend|#3333ff|[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] representative}} |
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{{legend|#e81b23|[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] representative}} |
{{legend|#e81b23|[[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] representative}} |
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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. |
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. |
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It is the third-largest lower house of the 50 United States (behind [[New Hampshire House of Representatives|New Hampshire]] (400) and [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives|Pennsylvania]] (203)).<ref>{{cite web|author=brenda erickson |url=http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13527 |title=Population and Size of Legislature |publisher=Ncsl.org |date=October 11, 2007 |access-date=April 5, 2011 |
It is the third-largest lower house of the 50 United States (behind [[New Hampshire House of Representatives|New Hampshire]] (400) and [[Pennsylvania House of Representatives|Pennsylvania]] (203)).<ref>{{cite web |author=brenda erickson |url=http://www.ncsl.org/default.aspx?tabid=13527 |title=Population and Size of Legislature |publisher=Ncsl.org |date=October 11, 2007 |access-date=April 5, 2011 |archive-date=June 14, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180614221935/http://www.ncsl.org/Default.aspx?TabId=13527 |url-status=dead }}</ref> Republicans currently have a majority, though Democrats have gained seats in recent elections. |
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As of 2011, attorneys account for about 16.1% of the membership of the Georgia House of Representatives, a relatively low figure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/en-US/default.aspx|title=Georgia House of Representatives |access-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> |
As of 2011, attorneys account for about 16.1% of the membership of the Georgia House of Representatives, a relatively low figure.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/en-US/default.aspx|title=Georgia House of Representatives |access-date=June 6, 2011}}</ref> |
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!nowrap style="font-size:80%"|July 11, 2023<ref name="Rep Mainor leaves Democratic Party">{{cite web |last1=Vigdor |first1=Neil |title= |
!nowrap style="font-size:80%"|July 11, 2023<ref name="Rep Mainor leaves Democratic Party">{{cite web |last1=Vigdor |first1=Neil |title=Democrat's Defection Gives Georgia G.O.P. First Black Woman in State House |url=https://www.nytimes.com/2023/07/12/us/politics/georgia-democrat-republican-mesha-mainor.html |website=The New York Times |date=12 July 2023}}</ref> |
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==Officers== |
==Officers== |
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The House of Representatives elects its own Speaker as well as a Speaker Pro Tempore. Speaker [[Jon G. Burns]] was elected on January 9, 2023. |
The House of Representatives elects its own Speaker as well as a Speaker Pro Tempore. Speaker [[Jon G. Burns]] was elected on January 9, 2023. Speaker Pro Tempore [[Jan Jones (Georgia politician)|Jan Jones]], who served as Speaker following the death of Speaker [[David Ralston]], was reelected to her previous position on that day as well. 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 William L. Reilly.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/en-US/Directory.aspx|title=Staff Directory|publisher=Georgia House of Representatives|access-date=October 16, 2013}}</ref> |
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! [[List of Speakers of the Georgia House of Representatives| |
! [[List of Speakers of the Georgia House of Representatives|Speaker of the House]] |
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| [[Jon G. Burns|Jon Burns]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
| [[Jon G. Burns|Jon Burns]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Speaker ''pro tempore'' |
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| [[Jan Jones (Georgia politician)|Jan Jones]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
| [[Jan Jones (Georgia politician)|Jan Jones]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Leader |
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| [[Chuck Efstration]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
| [[Chuck Efstration]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Whip |
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| [[James Burchett (politician)|James Burchett]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
| [[James Burchett (politician)|James Burchett]] || {{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Caucus Chairman |
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| [[Bruce Williamson (politician)|Bruce Williamson]] |
| [[Bruce Williamson (politician)|Bruce Williamson]] |
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Caucus Vice-Chairman |
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| [[Houston Gaines]] |
| [[Houston Gaines]] |
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer |
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| [[Ginny Ehrhart]] |
| [[Ginny Ehrhart]] |
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Majority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip |
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| [[Rob Leverett]] |
| [[Rob Leverett]] |
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|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
|{{Party shading/Republican}} | [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]] |
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!Minority Leader |
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| [[James Beverly]] || {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
| [[James Beverly]] || {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Whip |
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| [[Sam Park]] || {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
| [[Sam Park]] || {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Caucus Chairman |
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| [[Billy Mitchell (politician)|Billy Mitchell]]|| {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
| [[Billy Mitchell (politician)|Billy Mitchell]]|| {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Caucus Vice-Chairwoman |
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| [[Karen Bennett (politician)|Karen Bennett]]|| {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
| [[Karen Bennett (politician)|Karen Bennett]]|| {{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Caucus Secretary |
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| [[Park Cannon]] |
| [[Park Cannon]] |
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Caucus Treasurer |
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| [[Solomon Adesanya]] |
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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!Minority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip |
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| [[Sandra Scott (politician)|Sandra Scott]] |
| [[Sandra Scott (politician)|Sandra Scott]] |
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|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
|{{Party shading/Democratic}} |[[Democratic Party (United States)|Democratic]] |
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===List of current representatives=== |
===List of current representatives=== |
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{{Asof|March 2024}}, the membership of the House is as follows:<ref name="gga-members-2023">{{cite web |title=Representatives (2023–2024 Regular Session) |url=https://www.legis.ga.gov/members/house |publisher=Georgia House of Representatives |access-date=27 August 2023}}</ref> |
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| {{sortname|Brad|Thomas|Brad Thomas (politician)}} |
| {{sortname|Brad|Thomas|Brad Thomas (American politician)}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| {{sortname|Derrick|Jackson|dab=politician}} |
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| colspan="4"| ''Vacant since March 8, 2023.'' |
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| {{Party shading/Democratic}}| Democratic |
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| [[Tyrone, Georgia|Tyrone]] |
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| [[Fayette County, Georgia|Fayette]], [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton]] |
| [[Fayette County, Georgia|Fayette]], [[Fulton County, Georgia|Fulton]] |
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| {{sortname|David|Huddleston}} |
| {{sortname|David|Huddleston|David Huddleston (politician)}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| 2023 |
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| {{Party shading/Democratic}}| Democratic |
| {{Party shading/Democratic}}| Democratic |
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| 2023 |
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| [[Jonesboro, Georgia|Jonesboro]] |
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| [[Clayton County, Georgia|Clayton]] |
| [[Clayton County, Georgia|Clayton]] |
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| {{sortname|Holt| |
| {{sortname|Holt|Persinger}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| 2023 |
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| [[Gary Richardson (Georgia politician)|Gary Richardson]] |
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| {{sortname|Barry|Fleming}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| [[Evans, Georgia|Evans]] |
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| [[Columbia County, Georgia|Columbia]], [[McDuffie County, Georgia|McDuffie]] |
| [[Columbia County, Georgia|Columbia]], [[McDuffie County, Georgia|McDuffie]] |
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Democratic |
Democratic |
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| 2023 |
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|[[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]] |
|[[Augusta, Georgia|Augusta]] |
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| [[Richmond County, Georgia|Richmond]] |
| [[Richmond County, Georgia|Richmond]] |
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| {{sortname|Carmen|Rice}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]] |
| [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]] |
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| [[Harris County, Georgia|Harris]], [[Muscogee County, Georgia|Muscogee]] |
| [[Harris County, Georgia|Harris]], [[Muscogee County, Georgia|Muscogee]] |
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| {{sortname|Patty| |
| {{sortname|Patty Marie|Stinson}} |
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| {{Party shading/Democratic}}| Democratic |
| {{Party shading/Democratic}}| Democratic |
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| 2013 |
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| {{sortname|Charles|Cannon|Charles Cannon Georgia |
| {{sortname|Charles|Cannon|Charles Cannon (Georgia politician)}} |
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| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
| {{Party shading/Republican}}| Republican |
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| 2023 |
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| [[Moultrie, Georgia|Moultrie]] |
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| [[Colquitt County, Georgia|Colquitt]], [[Thomas County, Georgia|Thomas]] |
| [[Colquitt County, Georgia|Colquitt]], [[Thomas County, Georgia|Thomas]] |
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! colspan=2 | Tenure !! Name !! Term !! Party !! Hometown |
! colspan=2 | Tenure !! Name !! Term !! Party !! Hometown |
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| {{age in years and days|1975|01|13|2023|01|09}} || {{sortname|Calvin|Smyre}} || January 13, 1975 – January 9, 2023 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]] |
| {{age in years and days|1975|01|13|2023|01|09}} || {{sortname|Calvin|Smyre}} || January 13, 1975 – January 9, 2023 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Columbus, Georgia|Columbus]] |
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| {{age in years and days|1961|01|09|2003|01|13}} || {{sortname|Tom|Murphy|Tom Murphy (Georgia politician)}} || January 9, 1961 – January 13, 2003 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Bremen, Georgia|Bremen]] |
| {{age in years and days|1961|01|09|2003|01|13}} || {{sortname|Tom|Murphy|Tom Murphy (Georgia politician)}} || January 9, 1961 – January 13, 2003 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Bremen, Georgia|Bremen]] |
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| {{age in years and days|1957|01|14|1999|01|11}} || {{sortname|Bill|Lee|Bill Lee (Georgia politician)}} || January 14, 1957 – January 11, 1999 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Forest Park, Georgia|Forest Park]] |
| {{age in years and days|1957|01|14|1999|01|11}} || {{sortname|Bill|Lee|Bill Lee (Georgia politician)}} || January 14, 1957 – January 11, 1999 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Forest Park, Georgia|Forest Park]] |
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| {{age in years and days|1963|01|14|2001|01|08}} || {{sortname|Henry L.|Reaves}} || January 14, 1963 – January 8, 2001 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Quitman, Georgia|Quitman]] |
| {{age in years and days|1963|01|14|2001|01|08}} || {{sortname|Henry L.|Reaves}} || January 14, 1963 – January 8, 2001 || {{Party shading/Democratic}} | Democratic || [[Quitman, Georgia|Quitman]] |
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| {{age in years and days|1975|09|18|2013|01|14}} || {{sortname|Bob|Hanner}} || September 18, 1975 – January 14, 2013 || {{Party shading/Republican}} | Republican || [[Parrott, Georgia|Parrott]] |
| {{age in years and days|1975|09|18|2013|01|14}} || {{sortname|Bob|Hanner}} || September 18, 1975 – January 14, 2013 || {{Party shading/Republican}} | Republican || [[Parrott, Georgia|Parrott]] |
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* Education |
* Education |
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* Ethics |
* Ethics |
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* Energy, Utilities |
* Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications |
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* Game, Fish |
* Game, Fish & Parks |
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* Governmental Affairs |
* Governmental Affairs |
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* Health |
* Health |
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* Higher Education |
* Higher Education |
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* Human Relations |
* Human Relations & Aging |
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* Industry and Labor |
* Industry and Labor |
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* Information and Audits |
* Information and Audits |
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* Interstate Cooperation |
* Interstate Cooperation |
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* Judiciary |
* Judiciary |
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* Judiciary |
* Judiciary Non-Civil |
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* Juvenile Justice |
* Juvenile Justice |
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* MARTOC (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee) |
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* Legislative and Congressional Reapportionment |
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* MARTOC—Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee. Senate/House joint committee. Provides oversight of the Metro Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://leadership.saportareport.com/leadership-in-action/2019/02/26/action-advocacyjla-day-at-the-capitol/|title=Action & Advocacy:JLA Day At The Capitol| date= February 26, 2019| publisher=The Junior League of Atlanta|access-date=June 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.senate.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/Committee.aspx?Committee=132&Session=23|title=Senate MARTOC| publisher=Georgia State Senate|access-date=June 17, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.house.ga.gov/Committees/en-US/committee.aspx?Committee=119&Session=23|title=House MARTOC| publisher=Georgia House of Representatives|access-date=June 17, 2019}}</ref> |
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* Motor Vehicles |
* Motor Vehicles |
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* Natural Resources and Environment |
* Natural Resources and Environment |
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* Public Health |
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* Public Safety and Homeland Security |
* Public Safety and Homeland Security |
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* Reapportionment and Redistricting |
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* Regulated Industries |
* Regulated Industries |
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* Retirement |
* Retirement |
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* Rules |
* Rules |
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* Science and Technology |
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* Small Business Development |
* Small Business Development |
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* Special Committee on Healthcare |
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* Special Rules |
* Special Rules |
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* State Planning and Community Affairs |
* State Planning and Community Affairs |
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* State Properties |
* State Properties |
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* Technology and Infrastructure Innovation |
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* Transportation |
* Transportation |
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* Urban Affairs |
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* Ways and Means |
* Ways and Means |
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==See also== |
==See also== |
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{{Georgia General Assemblies}} |
{{Georgia General Assemblies}} |
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* [[155th Georgia General Assembly]] (2019–2021) |
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* [[154th Georgia General Assembly]] (2017–2018) |
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* [[153rd Georgia General Assembly]] (2015–2016) |
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* [[152nd Georgia General Assembly]] (2013–2014) |
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* [[151st Georgia General Assembly]] (2011–2012) |
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* [[150th Georgia General Assembly]] (2009–2010) |
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* [[149th Georgia General Assembly]] (2007–2008) |
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* [[148th Georgia General Assembly]] (2005–2006) |
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* [[147th Georgia General Assembly]] (2003–2004) |
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* [[146th Georgia General Assembly]] (2001–2002) |
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* [[145th Georgia General Assembly]] (1999–2000) |
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* [[144th Georgia General Assembly]] (1997–1998) |
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* [[143rd Georgia General Assembly]] (1995–1996) |
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* [[142nd Georgia General Assembly]] (1993–1994) |
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* [[140th Georgia General Assembly]] (1989–1990) |
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* [[139th Georgia General Assembly]] (1987–1988) |
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* [[138th Georgia General Assembly]] (1985–1986) |
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* [[137th Georgia General Assembly]] (1983–1984) |
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* [[136th Georgia General Assembly]] (1981–1982) |
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* [[135th Georgia General Assembly]] (1979–1980) |
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* [[134th Georgia General Assembly]] (1977–1979) |
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* [[Georgia State Senate]] |
* [[Georgia State Senate]] |
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* [[List of Georgia state legislatures]] |
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== Explanatory notes== |
== Explanatory notes== |
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==References== |
==References== |
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Georgia House of Representatives | |
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Georgia General Assembly | |
Type | |
Type | |
Term limits | None |
History | |
New session started | January 9, 2023 |
Leadership | |
Speaker pro tempore | |
Majority Leader | |
Structure | |
Seats | 180 |
Political groups | Majority
Minority
|
Length of term | 2 years |
Authority | Article III, Georgia Constitution |
Salary | $23,341.72/year + per diem[1] |
Elections | |
Last election | November 5, 2024 |
Next election | November 3, 2026 |
Redistricting | Legislative control |
Meeting place | |
House of Representatives Chamber Georgia State Capitol Atlanta, Georgia | |
Website | |
legis.ga.gov/house |
The Georgia House of Representatives is the lower house of the Georgia General Assembly (the state legislature) of the U.S. state of Georgia. There are currently 180 elected members. Republicans have had a majority in the chamber since 2005. The current House Speaker is Jon G. Burns.
History
[edit]The Georgia House of Representatives was created in 1777American Revolution, making it older than the U.S. Congress. During its existence, its meeting place has moved multiple times, from Savannah to Augusta, to Louisville, to Milledgeville and finally to Atlanta in 1868.[2]
during theIn 1867, the military governor of Georgia called for an assembly in Atlanta to discuss a constitutional convention. Atlanta officials moved to make the city Georgia's new state capital, donating the location of Atlanta's first city hall. The constitutional convention agreed and the people voted to ratify the decision on April 20, 1868. The Georgia General Assembly first presided in Atlanta on July 4, 1868.[2]
On October 26, 1884, construction began on a new state capitol and was first occupied on June 15, 1889.[2]
Powers and privileges
[edit]The state constitution gives the state legislature the power to make state laws, restrict land use to protect and preserve the environment and natural resources, form a state militia under the command of the Governor of Georgia, expend public money, condemn property, zone property, participate in tourism, and control and regulate outdoor advertising.[3]
The state legislature cannot grant incorporation to private persons but may establish laws governing the incorporation process. It is also prohibited from authorizing contracts or agreements that may have the effect of or the intent of lessening competition or encouraging a monopoly.
Privileges
[edit]Members of the Georgia House of Representatives maintain two privileges during their time in office. First, no member can be arrested during session or during committee meetings except in cases of treason, felony, or "breach of the peace". Second, members are not liable for anything they might say in session or committee meetings.
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 of the 50 United States (behind New Hampshire (400) and Pennsylvania (203)).[4] Republicans currently have a majority, though Democrats have gained seats in recent elections.
As of 2011, attorneys account for about 16.1% of the membership of the Georgia House of Representatives, a relatively low figure.[5]
Affiliation | Party (Shading indicates majority caucus)
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Total | ||
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Republican | Democratic | Vacant | ||
End of 155th General Assembly | 105 | 74 | 179 | 1[a] |
End of 156th General Assembly | 103 | 76 | 179 | 1 |
Beginning of 157th General Assembly | 101 | 79 | 180 | 0 |
July 11, 2023[7] | 102 | 78 | 180 | 0 |
Latest voting share | 57% | 43% |
Officers
[edit]The House of Representatives elects its own Speaker as well as a Speaker Pro Tempore. Speaker Jon G. Burns was elected on January 9, 2023. Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, who served as Speaker following the death of Speaker David Ralston, was reelected to her previous position on that day as well. 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 William L. Reilly.[8]
Office | Representative | Party |
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Speaker of the House | Jon Burns | Republican |
Speaker pro tempore | Jan Jones | Republican |
Majority Leader | Chuck Efstration | Republican |
Majority Whip | James Burchett | Republican |
Majority Caucus Chairman | Bruce Williamson | Republican |
Majority Caucus Vice-Chairman | Houston Gaines | Republican |
Majority Caucus Secretary/Treasurer | Ginny Ehrhart | Republican |
Majority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip | Rob Leverett | Republican |
Minority Leader | James Beverly | Democratic |
Minority Whip | Sam Park | Democratic |
Minority Caucus Chairman | Billy Mitchell | Democratic |
Minority Caucus Vice-Chairwoman | Karen Bennett | Democratic |
Minority Caucus Secretary | Park Cannon | Democratic |
Minority Caucus Treasurer | Solomon Adesanya | Democratic |
Minority Caucus Chief Deputy Whip | Sandra Scott | Democratic |
Source:[9]
Membership
[edit]List of current representatives
[edit]As of March 2024[update], the membership of the House is as follows:[10]
Longest serving representatives
[edit]The following is a list of the 10 individuals who served the longest amount of time in the Georgia House of Representatives.
Tenure | Name | Term | Party | Hometown | |
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1 | 47 years, 361 days | Calvin Smyre | January 13, 1975 – January 9, 2023 | Democratic | Columbus |
2 | 42 years, 4 days | Tom Murphy | January 9, 1961 – January 13, 2003 | Democratic | Bremen |
3 | 41 years, 362 days | Bill Lee | January 14, 1957 – January 11, 1999 | Democratic | Forest Park |
4 | 41 years, 352 days | Gerald Greene | Since January 10, 1983 | Republican | Cuthbert |
5 | 39 years, 364 days | James Roy McCracken | January 14, 1935 – January 13, 1975 | Democratic | Avera |
6 | 39 years, 348 days | Butch Parrish | Since January 14, 1985 | Republican | Swainsboro |
7 | 38 years, 103 days | Harry D. Dixon | September 27, 1962 – January 8, 2001 | Democratic | Waycross |
8 | 38 years, 1 day | Tom Buck | January 9, 1967 – January 10, 2005 | Democratic | Columbus |
9 | 37 years, 360 days | Henry L. Reaves | January 14, 1963 – January 8, 2001 | Democratic | Quitman |
10 | 37 years, 118 days | Bob Hanner | September 18, 1975 – January 14, 2013 | Republican | Parrott |
Committees list
[edit]Source:[11]
- Agriculture and Consumer Affairs
- Appropriations
- Banks and Banking
- Budget & Fiscal Affairs Oversight
- Code Revision
- Defense and Veterans Affairs
- Economic Development and Tourism
- Education
- Ethics
- Energy, Utilities & Telecommunications
- Game, Fish & Parks
- Governmental Affairs
- Health
- Higher Education
- Human Relations & Aging
- Industry and Labor
- Information and Audits
- Insurance
- Intergovernmental Coordination
- Interstate Cooperation
- Judiciary
- Judiciary Non-Civil
- Juvenile Justice
- MARTOC (Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Overview Committee)
- Motor Vehicles
- Natural Resources and Environment
- Public Health
- Public Safety and Homeland Security
- Reapportionment and Redistricting
- Regulated Industries
- Retirement
- Rules
- Small Business Development
- Special Committee on Healthcare
- Special Rules
- State Planning and Community Affairs
- State Properties
- Technology and Infrastructure Innovation
- Transportation
- Urban Affairs
- Ways and Means
See also
[edit]Explanatory notes
[edit]- ^ Rep. Pam Stephenson resigned on September 10, 2020 and remained on the ballot in the 2020 general election unopposed. The seat is still vacant at the beginning of the 156th General Assembly pending a special election.[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "Comparison of state legislative salaries". Ballotpedia. Retrieved September 1, 2020.
- ^ a b c The Capitalization of Georgia Archived April 12, 2006, at the Wayback Machine, Georgia State Government Archived March 6, 2013, at the Wayback Machine. (accessed June 2, 2013)
- ^ Article III Section VI Archived December 9, 2007, at the Wayback Machine, Georgia Constitution (accessed June 2, 2013)
- ^ brenda erickson (October 11, 2007). "Population and Size of Legislature". Ncsl.org. Archived from the original on June 14, 2018. Retrieved April 5, 2011.
- ^ "Georgia House of Representatives". Retrieved June 6, 2011.
- ^ Prabhu, Maya T. "Lithonia Democratic lawmaker resigns from Georgia House". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. Retrieved January 20, 2021.
- ^ Vigdor, Neil (July 12, 2023). "Democrat's Defection Gives Georgia G.O.P. First Black Woman in State House". The New York Times.
- ^ "Staff Directory". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved October 16, 2013.
- ^ "House Leadership". www.house.ga.gov. Retrieved January 9, 2023.
- ^ "Representatives (2023–2024 Regular Session)". Georgia House of Representatives. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Committees List". House.Ga.Gov. Retrieved November 26, 2020.