Georgia House of Representatives
General Information
Party control:	Republican
Session start:	January 13, 2025
Session end:	April 4, 2025
Term length:	2 years
Term limits:	None
Redistricting:	Legislature-dominant
Salary:	$17,342/year + per diem
Members
Total:	180
Democrats:	79
Republicans:	98
Other:	0
Vacancies:	3
Leadership
Speaker:	Jon Burns (R)
Maj. Leader:	Chuck Efstration (R)
Min. Leader:	Carolyn Hugley (D)
Elections
Last election:	November 5, 2024
Next election:	November 3, 2026

TheGeorgia House of Representatives is thelower chamber of theGeorgia General Assembly. Alongside theGeorgia State Senate, it forms the legislative branch of the Georgia state government and works alongside thegovernor of Georgia to create laws and establish a state budget. Legislative authority and responsibilities of the Georgia House of Representatives include passing bills on public policy matters, setting levels for state spending, raising and lowering taxes, and voting to uphold or override gubernatorial vetoes.

The Georgia House of Representatives meets in the state capitol building inAtlanta, Georgia.

This page contains the following information on the Georgia House of Representatives.

• Which partycontrols the chamber
• The chamber'scurrent membership
• Partisan control of the chamberover time
• Elections in the chamber and how vacancies are filled
• Adistrict map
• Howredistricting works in the state
• Legislation currently under consideration
• Legislative session dates
• Legislative procedures, such as veto overrides and the state budget process
• A list ofcommittees

Party control

Current partisan control

The table below shows the partisan breakdown of the Georgia House of Representatives as of November 2025:

Members

Leadership

The House of Representatives elects its own speaker as well as a speaker pro tempore. In addition, there is a clerk of the House who is charged with overseeing the flow of legislation through the body. The speaker pro tempore becomes speaker in cases of the death, resignation, or permanent disability of the speaker. In such cases, the speaker pro tempore serves until a new speaker is elected.^[1]

Leadership and members

• Speaker of the House:Jon Burns (R)
• Majority leader:Chuck Efstration (R)
• Minority leader:Carolyn Hugley (D)

Salaries

See also:Comparison of state legislative salaries

Swearing in dates

See also:When state legislators assume office after a general election

Georgia legislators assume office the second Monday in January.^[3]

Membership qualifications

See also:State legislature candidate requirements by state

Paragraph 3 of Section 2 of Article 3 of theGeorgia Constitution states, "At the time of their election, the members of the House of Representatives shall be citizens of the United States, shall be at least 21 years of age, shall have been citizens of this state for at least two years, and shall have been legal residents of the territory embraced within the district from which elected for at least one year."^[4]

GA Code § 21-2-8 states that an individual cannot hold public office if they are "not a qualified voter entitled to vote."^[5]

Historical party control

Republicans won control of the Georgia House of Representatives in 2004. In2024, they won a 100-80 majority.

The table below shows the partisan history of the Georgia House following every general election from 1992 to 2024. All data from 2006 or earlier comes from Michael Dubin'sParty Affiliations in the State Legislatures (McFarland Press, 2007). Data after 2006 was compiled by Ballotpedia staff.

Before 1992

Democrats had controlled the Georgia House since the end of the Civil War and Reconstruction.

Trifecta history

Astate government trifecta is a term that describes single party government, when one political party holds the governor's office and has majorities in both chambers of the legislature in a state government. Between 1992 and 2023, Georgia was under the following types of trifecta control:

• Democratic trifecta: 1992-2002
• Republican trifecta: 2005-2023
• Divided government: 2003-2004

Elections

Elections by year

Georgia state representatives servetwo-year terms, with all seats up for election every two years. Georgia holds elections for its legislature in even years.

2026

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2026

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives will take place in 2026. The general election is onNovember 3, 2026.

2024

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2024

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2024. The general election was onNovember 5, 2024. The primary wasMay 21, 2024, and the primary runoff wasJune 18, 2024. The general runoff wasDecember 3, 2024. The filing deadline wasMarch 8, 2024.

In the 2024 elections, the Republican majority in the Georgia House of Representatives decreased from 102-78 to 100-80.

2022

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2022

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2022. The general election was on November 8, 2022. A primary was scheduled for May 24, 2022, and a primary runoff was scheduled for June 21, 2022. A general runoff election was scheduled for December 6, 2022. The filing deadline was March 11, 2022.

In the 2022 elections, the Republican majority in the Georgia House of Representatives decreased from 103-75 with two vacancies to 98-79 with three vacancies.^[6]

2020

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2020

Elections for the office ofGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2020. The general election was held on November 3, 2020. A primary was scheduled for June 9, 2020, and a primary runoff was scheduled for August 11, 2020. A runoff election was scheduled for December 1, 2020. The filing deadline was March 6, 2020.

In the 2020 elections, the Republican majority in the Georgia House of Representatives decreased from 104-75 to 103-76 with one vacancy.

2018

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2018

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2018. An open primary election took place on May 22, 2018, and a primary runoff election took place on July 24, 2018. The general election was held on November 6, 2018. A general election runoff was scheduled for December 4, 2018. The candidate filing deadline was March 9, 2018.^[7]

In the 2018 elections, the Republican majority in the Georgia House of Representatives was reduced from 114-64 to 105-75.

2016

See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2016

Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2016. The primary election took place on May 24, 2016, and the general election was held on November 8, 2016. The candidate filing deadline was March 11, 2016. All180 seats in theGeorgia House of Representatives were up for election in 2016.

Heading into the election, Republicans held a 116-61 majority with two vacancies. Democrats gained one seat in the general election. Republicans reclaimed two seats left vacant prior to the election, giving them a 118-62 majority.

Click [show] to see election information dating back to 2000

2014 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2014 Elections for theGeorgia House of Representatives took place in 2014. A primary election took place on May 20, 2014, with runoff elections taking place where necessary on July 22, 2014. The general election was held onNovember 4, 2014. Thesignature filing deadline for candidates wishing to run in this election was March 7, 2014. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2014. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 118-60 majority with one vacancy. Republicans gained two seats in the election, giving them a 120-59 majority. Georgia House of Representatives Party As of November 3, 2014 After November 4, 2014      Democratic Party 60 59      Republican Party 118 120      Independent 1 1      Vacancy 1 0 Total 180 180 2012 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2012 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2012. The primary election was held on July 31, 2012, and the general election was held onNovember 6, 2012. The candidate filing deadline was May 25, 2012. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2012. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 114-63 majority with two vacancies. Republicans gained five seats in the election, giving them a 119-60 majority. Georgia House of Representatives Party As of November 5, 2012 After the 2012 Election      Democratic Party 63 60      Republican Party 114 119      Independent 1 1      Vacancy 2 0 Total 180 180 The table below details the 10 districts with the smallest margin of victory in the November 6 general election in 2012. 2012 Margin of Victory, Georgia House of Representatives District Winner Margin of Victory Total Votes Top Opponent District 138 Mike Cheokas 1.3% 15,994 Kevin T. Brown District 105 Joyce Chandler 2.7% 20,568 Renita Hamilton District 12 Eddie Lumsden 2.9% 17,056 Barbara M. Reece District 66 Kimberly Alexander 4.7% 22,572 Bob Snelling District 111 Brian Strickland 5.9% 24,867 Bill Blackmon District 132 Carl Von Epps 7.3% 17,949 Gene King District 145 E. Culver Kidd 7.6% 18,541 Quentin T. Howell District 96 Pedro Marin 10.3% 12,328 Mark Williams District 81 Scott Holcomb 12.1% 15,562 Chris Boedeker District 101 Valerie Clark 12.5% 18,648 Timothy Swiney 2010 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2010 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives took place in 2010. The primary election was held on July 20, 2010, and the general election was held onNovember 2, 2010. The candidate filing deadline was June 21, 2010. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2010. Heading into the election, Republicans held a 103-73 majority with three vacancies. Republicans gained 10 seats in the election, giving them a 113-66 majority. Georgia House of Representatives Party As of November 1, 2010 After the 2010 Election      Democratic Party 73 66      Republican Party 103 113      Independent 1 1      Vacancy 3 - Total 180 180 In 2010, the total amount of contributions raised in House campaigns was $12,388,358. The top 10 donors were:[8] 2010 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Georgia Association of Realtors $153,700 Georgia Trial Lawyers Association $147,129 Georgia Dental Association $130,050 Ralston for Representative $92,000 Georgia Medical Association $84,950 Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals $81,900 Associated General Contractors of Georgia $81,500 Outdoor Advertising Association of Georgia $75,844 Georgia Hospital Association $73,300 Friends of Jan Jones $69,100 2008 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2008 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 15, 2008, and a general election on November 4, 2008. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2008. During the 2008 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $12,277,303. The top 10 contributors were:[9] 2008 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Georgia Association of Realtors $168,900 Georgia Medical Association $142,550 Georgia Trial Lawyers Association $142,000 Georgia Dental Association $121,050 Georgia Hospital Association $117,531 Home Builders Association of Georgia $115,750 Georgia Alliance of Community Hospitals $99,200 Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia $88,759 Eric Johnson for Senate $84,800 Georgia Optometric Association $81,700 2006 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2006 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 19, 2006, and a general election on November 7, 2006. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2006. During the 2006 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $15,007,813. The top 10 contributors were:[10] 2006 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Georgia Trial Lawyers Association $176,500 Georgia Association of Realtors $155,25 Georgia Dental Association $141,300 Georgia Hospital Association $117,705 Burkhalter, Mark $104,500 Georgia Medical Association $104,000 Georgia Association of Educators $100,900 Home Builders Association of Georgia $98,000 Georgia Optometric Association $88,000 Cmte of Automobile Retail Dealers of Georgia $86,084 2004 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2004 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 20, 2004, and a general election on November 2, 2004. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2004. During the 2004 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $15,667,776. The top 10 contributors were:[11] 2004 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Georgia Trial Lawyers Association $275,250 Georgia Dental Association $164,750 Georgia Association of Educators $133,250 Morris, Gregory Adam $125,000 Georgia Association of Realtors $111,975 Georgia Medical Association $99,000 Mag Mutual Insurance Co $91,050 Carter, Earl Leroy $88,803 Georgia Hospital Association $88,050 Georgia Highway Contractors Association $83,975 2002 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2002 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on August 20, 2002, and a general election on November 5, 2002. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2002. During the 2002 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $13,026,625. The top 10 contributors were:[12] 2002 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Walker, Larry $216,932 Georgia Trial Lawyers Association $187,937 Georgia Dental Association $154,650 Georgia Medical Association $130,350 Georgia Association of Realtors $106,125 Coca-Cola $96,400 Georgia Association of Educators $85,300 Georgia Hospital Association $80,000 Georgia House Democratic Caucus $78,750 Independent Insurance Agents of Georgia $76,350 2000 See also:Georgia House of Representatives elections, 2000 Elections for the office of Georgia House of Representatives consisted of a primary election on July 18, 2000, and a general election on November 7, 2000. All 180 House seats were up for election in 2000. During the 2000 election, the total value of contributions to House candidates was $9,462,955. The top 10 contributors were:[13] 2000 Donors, Georgia House of Representatives Donor Amount Georgia Medical Association $129,850 Georgia Association of Realtors $109,000 Georgia Optometric Association $105,950 Georgia House Democratic Caucus $99,300 House Republican Trust of Georgia $87,900 Georgia Republican Party $86,193 Georgia Dental Association $83,250 Georgia Hospital Association $77,475 Builders PAC $71,000 Irle, Mark S $64,200

Vacancies

See also:How vacancies are filled in state legislatures

If there is a vacancy in theGeorgia General Assembly, the vacant seat must be filled by a special election. If the vacancy occurs during a legislative session, thegovernor must declare a special election no later than 10 days after the vacancy happens. If the vacancy occurs after the regular legislative session held during the first year of the term of office for members, the governor may order a special election at any time but no later than 60 days before the November general election. If the vacancy occurs between 60 days before the November general election and the next legislative session, the governor is required to order a special election within 10 days.^[14]

The special election must be held no less than 30 days and no later than 60 days after the governor calls for the election. The counties representing the vacant district are responsible for conducting the election.^[14]

See sources:Georgia Code § 21-2-544

District map

See also:Georgia state legislative districts

The state of Georgia has 180 state House districts. Each district elects one representative.

Use the interactive map below to find your district.

Redistricting

See also:Redistricting in Georgia

In Georgia, both congressional and state legislative district lines are drawn by the state legislature. A simple majority in each chamber is required to approve redistricting plans, which are subject to veto by thegovernor.^[15]

TheGeorgia Constitution requires that state legislative districts be contiguous. There are no similar requirements for congressional districts.^[15][16]

2020

See also:Redistricting in Georgia after the 2020 census

Thedistrict court's approval of remedial state legislative maps was appealed to theEleventh Circuit Court of Appeals. Oral argument was held on January 23, 2025.^[17]

Governor Kemp (R) signed revised legislative maps into law on December 8, 2023. Legislators in the Georgia House of Representatives voted 98-71 to adopt the new state legislative maps on December 5. The Georgia State Senate voted 32-23 to adopt the state legislative maps on December 1. For more information about the enacted legislative maps,click here.^[18][19]

On October 26, 2023, the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia ruled that the state's congressional and legislative district boundaries violated the Voting Rights Act and enjoined the state from using them for future elections.^[20] The court directed theGeorgia General Assembly to develop new maps by December 8, 2023.^[20]

On December 28, 2023, the U.S. District Court for the Northern District upheld the maps enacted on December 8 and found them in compliance with the Voting Rights Act.

District map after 2020 redistricting

Below is the state House map in effect before and after the 2020 redistricting cycle. The map on the right was in effect for Georgia’s 2024 state legislative elections.

2010

See also:Redistricting in Georgia after the 2010 census

On March 16, 2011, the Census Bureau shipped Georgia's local census data to the governor and legislative leaders. The census data showed that the state's population had increased 18.3% between 2000 and 2010, growing to over 9.7 million residents. On August 12, 2011,Republicans released their legislative redistricting plans, and on August 16, 2011, both legislative redistricting plans cleared the House and Senate redistricting committees. The House and Senate approved their respective redistricting plans on August 18. Both chambers approved the other's plan on August 23, with the Senate voting 36-16 to approve, and the House voting 104-56 to approve.^[23][24] GovernorNathan Deal signed the maps into law on August 24, 2011, and the Department of Justice pre-cleared the maps on December 23, 2011.

Sessions

Legislation

The legislation tracker below displays all legislation that the Georgia House of Representatives has approved in its most recent legislative session—this includes legislation that has been sent from the House to the Senate and legislation that has already been approved by both chambers and signed by the governor. The table below includes the bill number, its name, progress, most recent action date, and sponsor. Scroll up and down and side to side to see more. Click the bill number to read the bill text and see its voting history. Click the headings to sort the content. Rearrange the order of the headings by clicking and dragging them. Click the magnifying glass in the bottom left corner to search for specific terms. The legislation tracker is maintained and updated byBillTrack50.

Dates of legislative sessions in Georgia by year

2025

See also:2025 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2025 state legislative sessions

In 2025, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 13, 2025, and adjourn on April 4, 2025.

Click [show] for past years' session dates.

2024 See also:2024 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2024 state legislative sessions In 2024, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 8, 2024, and adjourn on March 28, 2024. 2023 See also:2023 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2023 state legislative sessions In 2023, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 9, 2023, and adjourn on March 29, 2023. 2022 See also:2022 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2022 state legislative sessions In 2022, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 10, 2022, and adjourn on April 4, 2022. 2021 See also:2021 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2021 state legislative sessions In 2021, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 11, 2021, and adjourn on March 31, 2021. 2020 See also:2020 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2020 state legislative sessions In 2020, the legislature was scheduled to convene on January 13, 2020, and adjourn on June 26, 2020. Effect of coronavirus pandemic See also:Changes to state legislative session dates in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, 2020 Coronavirus pandemic Select a topic from the dropdown below to learn more. Political responses overviewState reopening plansDocumenting America's Path to RecoveryElection changesChanges to vote-by-mail and absentee voting proceduresFederal responsesState responsesState executive ordersStay-at-home ordersMultistate agreementsNon-governmental reopening plansEvictions and foreclosures policiesTravel restrictionsEnacted state legislationState legislative session changesSchool closuresState court closuresInmate releasesLocal government responsesDiagnosed or quarantined politiciansBallot measure changesArguments about government responsesThe 1918 influenza pandemicPandemic Response Accountability CommitteeUnemployment filingsLawsuitsBallotpedia's polling on the coronavirus pandemicSubmit Several state legislatures had their sessions impacted as a result of the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. TheGeorgia State Legislature suspended its session, effective March 14, 2020, through June 15, 2020. The legislature adjourned on June 26, 2020.[25][26] 2019 See also:2019 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2019 state legislative sessions In 2019, the legislature was in session from January 14, 2019, through April 2, 2019. 2018 See also:2018 Georgia legislative session andDates of 2018 state legislative sessions In 2018, the legislature was in session from January 8, 2018, through March 29, 2018. To read about notable events and legislation from this session, clickhere. 2017 See also:Dates of 2017 state legislative sessions In 2017, the legislature was in session from January 9, 2017, through March 31, 2017. 2016 See also:Dates of 2016 state legislative sessions In 2016, the legislature was in session from January 11 through March 24. 2015 See also:Dates of 2015 state legislative sessions In 2015, the legislature was in session from January 12 through April 2. Major issues in 2015 Major issues during the 2015 legislative session included medical marijuana, driver's licenses for those with lawful alien status and another look atSen. Joshua McKoon's (R) religious freedom bill that created controversy in the last session. Medical marijuana previously stalled in the legislature after the two chambers could not agree on a bill.[27] 2014 See also:Dates of 2014 state legislative sessions In 2014, the legislature was in session from January 13 through March 21. Major issues in 2014 Major issues during the 2014 legislative session included moving up the state primary date to match the federal one, the state budget, and increases to K-12 education funding.[28] 2013 See also:Dates of 2013 state legislative sessions In 2013, the legislature was in session from January 14 to March 29. Major issues in 2013 Major issues during the 2013 legislative session included juvenile-justice reform, regulation of coin-operated video games, ethics reform, and a budget that was previously facing a $700 million deficit.[29] In 2013, the legislature passed a bill that allows licensed gun owners to carry firearms into public places, including schools, bars, churches, government buildings, and elsewhere. The bill was signed byGovernorNathan Deal (R) in April 2014.[30] On May 9, 2014, a poll commissioned byThe Atlanta Journal-Constitution showed that 59 percent of those surveyed disapproved of the law, although 57 percent ofGeorgia voters supported gun rights more generally, while 37 percent disagreed. The poll surveyed 1,012 Georgia adults.[31] 2012 See also:Dates of 2012 state legislative sessions In 2012, the legislature was in regular session from January 9 through March 29. 2011 See also:Dates of 2011 state legislative sessions In 2011, the legislature was in regular session from January 10 through April 14.GovernorNathan Deal (R) called the legislature into special session for August 15 to consider congressional and legislative redistricting plans based on the 2010 census.[32] 2010 See also:Dates of 2010 state legislative sessions In 2010, the legislature was in session from January 11th to April 29th.

About legislative sessions in Georgia

TheTenth Amendment of theU.S. Constitution declares that any power not already given to the federal government is reserved to the states and the people.^[33] State governments across the country use this authority to hold legislative sessions where a state's elected representatives meet for a period of time to draft and vote on legislation and set state policies on issues such as taxation, education, and government spending. The different types of legislation passed by a legislature may include resolutions,legislatively referred constitutional amendments, and bills that become law.

Section 4 of Article III of the Georgia Constitution establishes when theGeorgia General Assembly, which the House is a part of, is to meet in regular session. The General Assembly must convene annually by the second Monday in January, and its sessions can last for only forty legislative days.^[34]

Legislative roles and procedures

Every state legislature throughout the country features its own internal procedures that it uses to govern itself and how it interacts with other parts of state government. Ballotpedia's coverage of internal state legislative procedures includesveto overrides,the role of the legislature in the state budget, andprocedures for filling membership vacancies.

Veto overrides

See also:Veto overrides in state legislatures

State legislatures can override governors' vetoes. Depending on the state, this can be done during the regular legislative session, in a special session following the adjournment of the regular session, or during the next legislative session. The rules for legislative overrides of gubernatorial vetoes in Georgia are listed below.

How many legislators are required to vote for an override? Two-thirds of members in both chambers.

How can vetoes be overridden after the legislature has adjourned?

Authority:Article III, Section 5, Paragraph XIII andArticle V, Section 2, Paragraph IV of theGeorgia Constitution.

Role in state budget

See also:Georgia state budget and finances

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The state operates on an annual budget cycle. The sequence of key events in the budget process is as follows:^[37]

1. InJuly of the year preceding the start of the new fiscal year, thegovernor sends budget instructions to state agencies.
2. InSeptember, agencies submit their budget requests to the governor.
3. Budget hearings are held with the public inJanuary through February.
4. InJanuary, the governor submits his or her proposed budget to thestate legislature.
5. The legislature adopts a budget inMarch orApril, effective for the fiscal year beginning onJuly 1. A simple majority is required to pass a budget.

The governor is constitutionally required to submit a balanced budget to the legislature. In turn, the legislature must pass a balanced budget, and any budget signed into law by the governor must be balanced.^[37]

Georgia is one of 44 states in which the governor hasline item veto authority.^[37][38]

Committees

See also:List of committees in Georgia state government

Every state legislature and state legislative chamber in the country contains several legislative committees. These committees are responsible for studying, amending, and voting on legislation before it reaches the floor of a chamber for a full vote. The different types of committees include standing committees, select or special, and joint.

• Standing committees are generally permanent committees, the names of which sometimes change from session to session.
• Select or special committees are temporary committees formed to deal with specific issues such as recent legislation, major public policy or proposals, or investigations.
• Joint committees are committees that feature members of both chambers of a legislature.

Ballotpedia covers standing and joint committees. The Georgia House of Representatives has 44 standing committees:

Constitutional amendments

In every state but Delaware, voter approval is required to enact a constitutional amendment. In each state, the legislature has a process forreferring constitutional amendments before voters. In 18 states,initiated constitutional amendments can be put on the ballot through a signature petition drive. There are alsomany other types of statewide measures.

The methods in which the Georgia Constitution can be amended:

See also:Article X of the Georgia Constitution andLaws governing ballot measures in Georgia

TheGeorgia Constitution provides two mechanisms for amending the state's constitution— a legislative process and a state constitutional convention. Georgia requires a simple majority vote (50% plus 1) for voters to approve constitutional amendments.

Legislature

See also:Legislatively referred constitutional amendment

Atwo-thirds (66.67%) vote is required during one legislative session for theGeorgia State Legislature to place an amendment on the ballot. That amounts to a minimum of 120 votes in theGeorgia House of Representatives and 38 votes in theGeorgia State Senate, assuming no vacancies. Amendments do not require the governor's signature to be referred to the ballot.

Convention

See also:Convention-referred constitutional amendment

Georgia: According toParagraph IV of Article X of theGeorgia Constitution, a constitutional convention can occur in Georgia if a two-thirds majority of the members of both houses of theGeorgia General Assembly agree to hold it. That agreement does not need to be put to a vote of the people.^[39]

See also

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External links

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Footnotes

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