 Sen Johnson files legislation to give scholarships to special needs children:
Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) pre-filed legislation today to give scholarships to special needs children to attend the school of their choice – public or private. (12-12-06)
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Sen. Staton files legislation to put Photo Voter ID Constitutional Amendment on 2008 ballot:
State Sen. Cecil Staton (R-Macon) pre-filed Senate Resolution 4 today, calling for a Constitutional Amendment on Photo Voter ID. The legislation, if passed by a super majority (two-thirds) of the members of the Georgia General Assembly, will allow the citizens of Georgia to amend the state’s Constitution to provide, by law, new elector identification procedures. (11-20-2006)
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Senate remains solidly in GOP hands: The much ballyhooed 2006 election brought no changes to the state senate Tuesday night as the “balance of power” remains at 34 Republicans and 22 Democrats.
“Georgians like the way we are leading,” said Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams. “The Senate has worked hard over the past four years to be the deliberative body and really listen to the people regarding legislation. I think we have given the people what they asked for and they have given us another two years to lead this state when it comes to education, health and safety issues.”
Control of the Senate changed following the 2002 election cycle when the Republicans took control of the legislature’s upper chamber after more than 134 years of Democratic rule. In 2004 the Republicans added four seats to their majority, giving them 34 seats.
"The Senate has a terrific group of men and women representing the people of Georgia," Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson (R-Savannah). "Our new members, Bill Cowsert of Athens, Jack Murphy of Cumming, Lee Hawkins of Gainesville, Nan Orrock of Atlanta, Ron Ramsey of Lithonia and Gail Davenport of Jonesboro are going to be great additions to the Senate and we look forward to working with them."
A significant change in the Senate is the election of a Republican as lieutenant governor. Former Senator Casey Cagle (R-Gainesville) will take the helm of the Senate in January. |
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Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams names Chief of Staff: State Senate Majority Leader Tommie Williams (R-Lyons) today announced that he has named E. Joshua Willis, III as Chief of Staff to the Office of Senate Majority Leader. (08/21/2006)
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Legislators visit Israel (05/25/2006)
President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson leads a bi-partisan group of Georgia legislators on a trip to Israel.
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