ATLANTA (January 15, 2013) – The Senate Committee on Assignments has selected the following state senators to serve as standing committee chairs for the first term of the 152nd Session of the Georgia General Assembly:
Agriculture: Sen. John Wilkinson (R – Toccoa)
Appropriations: Sen. Jack Hill (R – Reidsville)
Banking: Sen. John Crosby (R – Tifton)
Economic Development: Sen. Frank Ginn (R – Danielsville)
Education and Youth: Sen. Lindsay Tippins (R – Marietta)
Ethics: Sen. Rick Jeffares (R – Locust Grove)
Finance: Sen. Judson Hill (R – Marietta)
Government Oversight: Sen. Bill Heath (R – Bremen)
Health and Human Services: Sen. Renee Unterman (R – Buford)
Higher Education: Sen. Bill Cowsert (R – Athens)
Insurance and Labor: Sen. Tim Golden (R – Valdosta)
Interstate Cooperation: Sen. Hardie Davis (D – Augusta)
Judiciary (Civil): Sen. Josh McKoon (R – Columbus)
Judiciary (Non-Civil): Sen. Jesse Stone (R – Waynesboro)
Natural Resources and Environment: Sen. Ross Tolleson (R – Perry)
Public Safety: Sen. Buddy Carter (R – Pooler)
Reapportionment and Redistricting: Sen. Don Balfour (R – Snellville)
Regulated Industries: Sen. Jack Murphy (R – Cumming)
Retirement: Sen. Fran Millar (R – Dunwoody)
Rules: Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga)
Science and Technology: Sen. Barry Loudermilk (R – Cassville)
Special Judiciary: Sen. Curt Thompson (D – Tucker)
State and Local Government Operations: Sen. William Ligon (R – Brunswick)
State Institutions: Sen. John Albers (R – Roswell)
Transportation: Sen. Steve Gooch (R – Dahlonega)
Urban Affairs: Sen. Ronald Ramsey (D – Decatur)
Veterans, Military and Homeland Security: Sen. Ed Harbison (D – Columbus)
“I’m humbled to preside over a Senate that is strongly unified and filled with individuals that are hard-working, intelligent and dedicated to solving problems,” Lieutenant Governor Cagle said. “I look forward to working hand-in-hand with these committee chairs, who are extremely well-versed and passionate about their respective subject matters, to deliver Georgians real results on the major issues facing this State.”
“We are fortunate to have a wealth of talent and experience in the State Senate,” said President Pro Tem David Shafer (R-Duluth). “I have every confidence in our new committee leadership team.”
“Our new committee chairs have proven themselves to be tremendously dedicated to their constituents and their work as state senators. I am looking forward to a productive and proactive legislative session,” said Sen. Majority Leader Ronnie Chance (R-Tyrone).
Once a piece of legislation is introduced in the Senate, it is assigned to a committee depending on its topic. If the committee gives the legislation a “do pass” recommendation, the proposed law is then sent to the Rules Committee for consideration.
The appointed chairs will oversee the operation and order of Senate committee meetings; including calling for action on bills, resolutions or other matters assigned to that committee.
RELEASE
For Immediate Release:
January 15, 2013
For Information Contact:
Jennifer Yarber, Interim Director
Jennifer.Yarber@senate.ga.gov
404.656.0028