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151st Georgia General Assembly

Term of state legislature in US state of Georgia


Term of state legislature in US state of Georgia

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name151st Georgia General Assembly
imageFile:Seal of Georgia.svg
image_size125px
altGreat Seal of the State of Georgia
captionGreat Seal of the State of Georgia
bodyGeorgia General Assembly
meeting_placeGeorgia State Capitol
before150th
after152nd
chamber1Senate
membership156 (36 R, 20 D)
control1Republican Party
chamber1_leader1_typePresident of the Senate
chamber1_leader1Casey Cagle (R)
chamber2House of Representatives
membership2180 (116 R, 63 D, 1 I)
control2Republican Party
chamber2_leader1_typeSpeaker of the House
chamber2_leader1David Ralston (R)
session1_start
session1_end
session2_start
session2_end

Overview

The 151st General Assembly of the U.S. state of Georgia convened its first session on January 10, 2011, at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta. The 151st Georgia General Assembly succeeded the 150th and served as the precedent for the 152nd General Assembly in 2013.

Officers

Senate

Presiding Officer

PositionNameDistrictParty
PresidentCasey Caglen/a
President Pro TemporeTommie Williams19

Majority leadership

PositionNameDistrict
Senate Majority LeaderChip Rogers
Majority Caucus ChairmanBill Cowsert
Majority WhipCecil Staton

Minority leadership

PositionNameDistrict
Senate Minority LeaderRobert Brown
Minority Caucus ChairmanDoug Stoner
Minority WhipSteve Henson

House of Representatives

Presiding Officer

PositionNameDistrictParty
Speaker of the HouseDavid Ralston7
Speaker Pro TemporeJan Jones46

Majority leadership

PositionNameDistrict
House Majority LeaderLarry O'Neal
Majority WhipEdward Lindsey
Majority Caucus ChairmanDonna Sheldon
Majority Caucus Vice ChairmanMatt Ramsey
Majority Caucus Sec./Treas.Allen Peake

Minority leadership

PositionNameDistrict
House Minority LeaderStacey Abrams
Minority WhipCarolyn Hugley
Minority Caucus ChairmanBrian Thomas
Minority Caucus Vice ChairmanRashad Taylor
Minority Caucus SecretaryStephanie Stuckey Benfield

Members of the State Senate

DistrictDistrictSenatorPartyFirst electedResidence1234567891011121314151617181920212223242526272829303132333435363738394041424344454647484950515253545556
1Earl “Buddy” CarterRepublican2009Pooler
2Lester JacksonDemocratic2008Savannah
3William T. Ligon, Jr.Republican2010Brunswick
4Jack HillRepublican1990Reidsville
5Curt ThompsonDemocratic2004Tucker
6Doug StonerDemocratic2004Smyrna
7Greg GoggansRepublican2004Douglas
8Tim GoldenRepublican1998Valdosta
9Don BalfourRepublican1992Snellville
10Emanuel JonesDemocratic2004Decatur
11John BullochRepublican2002Ockhocknee
12Freddie Powell SimsDemocratic2008Dawson
13John CrosbyRepublican2008Tifton
14George HooksDemocratic1990Americus
15Ed HarbisonDemocratic1992Columbus
16Ronnie ChanceRepublican2004Tyrone
17Rick JeffaresRepublican2010Locust Grove
18Cecil StatonRepublican2004Macon
19Tommie WilliamsRepublican1998Lyons
20Ross TollesonRepublican2002Perry
21Chip RogersRepublican2004Woodstock
22Hardie DavisDemocratic2010Augusta
23Jesse StoneRepublican2010Waynesboro
24Bill JacksonRepublican2007Appling
25Johnny GrantRepublican2004Milledgeville
26Robert BrownDemocratic1991Macon
27Jack MurphyRepublican2006Cumming
28Mitch SeabaughRepublican2000Sharpsburg
29Joshua McKoonRepublican2010Columbus
30Bill HamrickRepublican1999Carrollton
31Bill HeathRepublican2004Bremen
32Judson HillRepublican2004Marietta
33Steve ThompsonDemocratic1990Marietta
34Valencia SeayDemocratic2003Riverdale
35Donzella JamesDemocratic2009College Park
36Nan OrrockDemocratic2006Atlanta
37Lindsey TippinsRepublican2010Marietta
38Horacena TateDemocratic1998Atlanta
39Vincent FortDemocratic1996Atlanta
40Fran MillarRepublican2010Atlanta
41Steve HensonDemocratic2002Tucker
42Jason CarterDemocratic2010Decatur
43Ronald Ramsey, Sr.Democratic2006Decatur
44Gail DavenportDemocratic2010Jonesboro
45Renee UntermanRepublican2002Buford
46Bill CowsertRepublican2006Athens
47Frank GinnRepublican2010Danielsville
48David ShaferRepublican2001Duluth
49Butch MillerRepublican2010Gainesville
50Jim ButterworthRepublican2008Cornelia
51Steve GoochRepublican2010Dahlonega
52Barry LoudermilkRepublican2010Cassville
53Jeff MullisRepublican2000Chickamauga
54Charlie BethelRepublican2010Dalton
55Gloria ButlerDemocratic1999Stone Mountain
56John AlbersRepublican2010Roswell

Changes in Membership from Previous Term

Two seats changed party control from the previous session, one due to defeat of an incumbent and the other due to a party switch (Tim Golden) the beginning of the 151st Georgia General Assembly saw thirteen new state senators. One defeated an incumbent in the general election, one defeated an incumbent in the primary, Six replaced incumbents who had run for other office. Five replaced a senator who had retired.

DistrictPreviousSubsequentReason for change3172329374044474951525456
Jeff Chapman (R)William T. Ligon, Jr. (R)Ran for Governor
John Douglas (R)Rick Jeffares (R)Retired
J.B. Powell (D)Jesse Stone (R)Ran for Agriculture Commissioner
Seth Harp (R)Joshua McKoon (R)Ran for Insurance Commissioner
John Wiles (R)Lindsey Tippins (R)Defeated in Primary Runoff
Dan Weber (R)Fran Millar (R)Retired
Gail Buckner (D)Gail Davenport (D)Ran for Secretary of State
Ralph Hudgens (R)Frank Ginn (R)Ran for Insurance Commissioner
Lee Hawkins (R)Butch Miller (R)Ran for Congress
Chip Pearson (R)Steve Gooch (R)Retired
Preston Smith (R)Barry Loudermilk (R)Ran for Attorney General
Don Thomas (R)Charlie Bethel (R)Retired
Dan Moody (R)John Albers (R)Retired

Changes in Membership During Current Term

Announced Retirements

Members of the House of Representatives

DistrictRepresentativePartyFirst electedResidence123456789101112131415161718192021222324252627282930313233343536373839404142434445464748495051525354555657585960616263646566676869707172737475767778798081828384858687888990919293949596979899100101102103104105106107108109110111112113114115116117118119120121122123124125126127128129130131132133134135136137138139140141142143144145146147148149150151152153154155156157158159160161162163164165166167168169170171172173174175176177178179180
Jay NealRepublican2004LaFayette
Martin ScottRepublican2004Rossville
Tom WeldonRepublican2008Ringgold
Roger WilliamsRepublican2001Ringgold
John D. Meadows, IIIRepublican2004Calhoun
Tom DicksonRepublican2004Cohutta
David RalstonRepublican2002Blue Ridge
Stephen AllisonRepublican2008Blairsville
Amos AmersonRepublican2000Dahlonega
Terry RogersRepublican2008Clarkesville
Barbara Massey ReeceDemocratic1998Menlo
Rick JasperseRepublican2010Jasper
Katie DempseyRepublican2006Rome
Christian CoomerRepublican2010Cartersville
Paul BattlesRepublican2008Cartersville
Rick CrawfordDemocratic2007Cedartown
Howard R. MaxwellRepublican2002Dallas
Kevin CookeRepublican2010Carrollton
Paulette BraddockRepublican2010Hiram
Charlice H. ByrdRepublican2004Woodstock
Calvin HillRepublican2002Canton
Sean JergusonRepublican2006Holly Springs
Mark HamiltonRepublican2006Cumming
Mike DudgeonRepublican2010Suwanee
James MillsRepublican1992Gainesville
Carl RogersRepublican1994Gainesville
Doug CollinsRepublican2006Gainesville
Michael HardenRepublican2008Toccoa
Alan PowellRepublican1990Hartwell
Tom McCallRepublican1994Elberton
Tommy BentonRepublican2004Jefferson
Judy ManningRepublican1996Marietta
David WilkersonDemocratic2010Austell
Rich GolickRepublican1998Smyrna
Ed SetzlerRepublican2004Acworth
Earl EhrhartRepublican1988Powder Springs
Terry JohnsonDemocratic2004Marietta
Sam TeasleyRepublican2010Marietta
Alisha Thomas MorganDemocratic2002Austell
Stacey AdamsDemocratic2010Smyrna
Sharon CooperRepublican1996Marietta
Don ParsonsRepublican1994Marietta
Bobby FranklinRepublican1996Marietta
Sheila JonesDemocratic2004Smyrna
Matt DollarRepublican2002Marietta
Jan JonesRepublican2003Milton
Chuck MartinRepublican2002Alpharetta
Harry GeisingerRepublican2004Roswell
Wendell WillardRepublican2000Sandy Springs
Lynne RileyRepublican2010Johns Creek
Tom RiceRepublican1996Norcross
Joe WilkinsonRepublican2000Atlanta
Elly DobbsDemocratic2008Atlanta
Edward LindseyRepublican2004Atlanta
Rashad TaylorDemocratic2008Atlanta
Kathy AsheDemocratic1990Atlanta
Pat GardnerDemocratic2001Atlanta
Simone BellDemocratic2009Atlanta
Margaret KaiserDemocratic2006Atlanta
Gloria Bromell TinubuDemocratic2010Atlanta
Ralph Long, IIIDemocratic2008Atlanta
Joe HeckstallDemocratic1994East Point
Tyrone L. Brooks, Sr.Democratic1980Atlanta
Roger B. BruceDemocratic2002Atlanta
Sharon Beasley-TeagueDemocratic1992Red Oak
Virgil FluddDemocratic2002Tyrone
Bill HembreeRepublican1998Winston
Tim BeardenRepublican2004Villa Rica
Randy NixRepublican2006LaGrange
Lynn Ratigan SmithRepublican1996Newnan
Billy HorneRepublican2004Newnan
Matt RamseyRepublican2006Peachtree City
John P. YatesRepublican1988Griffin
Roberta Abdul-SalaamDemocratic2004Riverdale
Yasmin NealDemocratic2010Jonesboro
Sandra ScottDemocratic2010Rex
Darryl JordanDemocratic2000Riverdale
Glenn BakerDemocratic2008Jonesboro
Tom TaylorRepublican2010Dunwoody
Mike JacobsRepublican2004Atlanta
Elena ParentDemocratic2010Atlanta
Scott HolcombDemocratic2010Atlanta
Mary Margaret OliverDemocratic2002Decatur
Stacey AbramsDemocratic2006Atlanta
Stephanie Stuckey BenfieldDemocratic1998Atlanta
Karla DrennerDemocratic2000Avondale Estates
Michele D. HensonDemocratic1990Stone Mountain
Billy MitchellDemocratic2002Stone Mountain
Earnest "Coach" WilliamsDemocratic2002Avondale Estates
Howard MosbyDemocratic2002Atlanta
Rahn MayoDemocratic2008Atlanta
Pam StephensonDemocratic2002Decatur
Dee Dawkins-HaiglerDemocratic2008Lithonia
Dar'shun KendrickDemocratic2010Lithonia
Pam DickersonDemocratic2010Conyers
Pedro Rafael MarinDemocratic2002Duluth
Brooks P. Coleman, Jr.Republican1992Duluth
Josh ClarkRepublican2010Buford
Hugh FloydDemocratic2002Norcross
Brian W. ThomasDemocratic2004Lilburn
Buzz BrockwayRepublican2010Lawrenceville
B.J. PakRepublican2010Lilburn
David CasasRepublican2002Lilburn
Valerie ClarkRepublican2010Lawrenceville
Donna SheldonRepublican2002Dacula
Brett HarrellRepublican2010Snellville
Tom KirbyRepublican2011Loganville
Terry Lamar EnglandRepublican2004Auburn
Steve DavisRepublican2004McDonough
Andrew WelchRepublican2010McDonough
Bruce WilliamsonRepublican2010Monroe
Doug HoltRepublican2004Social Circle
VACANT
Keith HeardDemocratic1992Athens
Doug McKillipRepublican2006Athens
Mickey ChannellRepublican2002Greensboro
Lee AndersonRepublican2008Grovetown
Ben L. HarbinRepublican1994Evans
Barbara SimsRepublican2006Augusta
Quincy MurphyDemocratic2002Augusta
Henry HowardDemocratic2006Augusta
Earnest SmithDemocratic2009Augusta
Gloria FrazierDemocratic2006Hephzibah
Sistie HudsonDemocratic1996Sparta
Susan HolmesRepublican2010Monticello
David KnightRepublican2004Griffin
Billy MaddoxRepublican2007Zebulon
Carl Von EppsDemocratic1992LaGrange
Kip SmithRepublican2009Columbus
Debbie BucknerDemocratic2002Junction City
Richard H. SmithRepublican2004Columbus
Calvin SmyreDemocratic1974Columbus
Carolyn HugleyDemocratic1992Columbus
Mike CheokasRepublican2004Americus
Lynmore JamesDemocratic1992Montezuma
Robert DickeyRepublican2011Musella
Allen PeakeRepublican2006Macon
Nikki RandallDemocratic1999Macon
David E. Lucas, Sr.Democratic1975Macon
Bubber EppsRepublican2008Dry Branch
Rusty KiddIndependent2009Milledgeville
Mack JacksonDemocratic2008Sandersville
Matt HatchettRepublican2010Dublin
Jimmy PruettRepublican2006Eastman
Willie Lee TaltonRepublican2004Warner Robins
Larry O'NealRepublican2001Bonaire
Buddy HardenRepublican2008Cordele
Bob HannerRepublican1975Parrott
Gerald E. GreeneRepublican1982Cuthbert
Winfred J. DukesDemocratic1996Albany
Carol FullertonDemocratic2008Albany
Ed RyndersRepublican2002Albany
Tony McBrayerRepublican2010Tifton
Jay RobertsRepublican2002Ocilla
Greg MorrisRepublican1998Vidalia
Larry "Butch" ParrishRepublican1984Swainsboro
Jon G. BurnsRepublican2004Newington
Jan TankersleyRepublican2010Brooklet
Ann PurcellRepublican2009Rincon
Bob BryantDemocratic2004Garden City
Mickey StephensDemocratic2008Savannah
J. Craig GordonDemocratic2006Savannah
Ben WatsonRepublican2010Savannah
Ron StephensRepublican1996Savannah
Al WilliamsDemocratic2002Midway
Delvis DuttonRepublican2010Glennville
Roger Bert LaneRepublican2004Darien
Tommy SmithRepublican1978Nicholls
Chuck SimsRepublican1996Ambrose
Penny HoustonRepublican1998Nashville
Jay PowellRepublican2008Camilla
Gene MaddoxRepublican2004Cairo
Darlene TaylorRepublican2010Thomasville
Ellis BlackRepublican2002Valdosta
Amy CarterRepublican2006Valdosta
Jason ShawRepublican2010Lakeland
Mark HatfieldRepublican2004Waycross
Chad NimmerRepublican2011Blackshear
Alex AtwoodRepublican2010Brunswick
Jason SpencerRepublican2010Woodbine

Changes in Membership from Previous Term

Fourteen seats changed party control from the previous session, three due to defeat of an incumbent, three due to retirements/resignation or runs for other office and the other eight due to a party switch from the Democrats to the Republicans (Ellis Black, Amy Carter, Mike Cheokas, Bubber Epps, Gerald E. Greene, Bob Hanner, Doug McKillip, Alan Powell) the beginning of the 151st Georgia General Assembly saw thirty-four new representatives. One defeated an incumbent in the primary, three in the primary run-off, ten replaced incumbents who had run for other office. Sixteen replaced a representative who had retired.

DistrictPreviousSubsequentReason for change
14thBarry Loudermilk (R)Christian Coomer (R)Ran for State Senate
18thMark Butler (R)Kevin Cooke (R)Ran for Labor Commissioner
19thDaniel Stout (R)Paulette Braddock (R)Defeated in Primary Runoff
24thTom Knox (R)Mike Dudgeon (R)Ran for Insurance Commissioner
33rdDon Wix (D)David Wilkerson (D)Defeated in Primary
38thPat Dooley (D)Sam Teasley (R)Defeated in General
40thRob Teilhet (D)Stacey Evans (D)Ran for Attorney General
50thMark Burkhalter (R)Lynne Riley (R)Retired
60thGeorganna Sinkfield (D)Gloria Bromell Tinubu (D)Ran for Secretary of State
75thRon Dodson (D)Yasmin Neal (D)Retired
76thMike Glanton (D)Sandra Scott (D)Retired
79thFran Millar (R)Tom Taylor (R)Ran for State Senate
81stJill Chambers (R)Elena Parent (D)Defeated in General
82ndKevin Levitas (D)Scott Holcomb (D)Retired
94thRandal Mangham (D)Dar'shun Kendrick (D)Ran for Governor
95thToney Collins (D)Pam Dickerson (D)Defeated in Primary Runoff
98thBobby Reese (R)Josh Clark (R)Retired
101stMike Coan (R)Buzz Brockway (R)Retired
102ndClay Cox (R)B.J. Pak (R)Retired
104thLee Thompson (D)Valerie Clark (R)Defeated in General
106thMelvin Everson (R)Brett Harrell (R)Retired
110thJohn Lunsford (R)Andrew Welch (R)Retired
111thJeff May (R)Bruce Williamson (R)Retired
113thBob Smith (R)Hank Huckaby (R)Retired
125thJim Cole (R)Susan Holmes (R)Retired
143rdDuBose Porter (D)Matt Hatchett (R)Ran for Governor
153rdAustin Scott (R)Tony McBrayer (R)Ran for Congress
158thBob Lane (R)Jan Tankersley (R)Retired
163rdBurke Day (R)Ben Watson (R)Retired
166thTerry Barnard (R)Delvis Dutton (R)Retired
173rdMike Keown (R)Darlene Taylor (R)Ran for Congress
176thJay Shaw (D)Jason Shaw (R)Resigned
179thJerry Keen (R)Alex Atwood (R)Retired
180thCecily A. Hill (R)Jason Spencer (R)Defeated in Primary Runoff

Changes in Membership During Current Term

Date seat became vacantDistrictPreviousReason for changeSubsequentDate of successor's taking office
November 30, 2010136thTony Sellier (R)Died of Congestive Heart Failure.Robert Dickey
(R)February 16, 2011
December 9, 2010178thMark Williams (R)Resigned to serve as commissioner of the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.Chad Nimmer
(R)February 16, 2011
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