Georgia’s General Assembly is being sworn in for a new two-year term on Monday, with 180 state representatives and 56 state senators taking office after winning election in November.
Republicans will continue to control both chambers, returning to the Senate with the same 33-23 majority they had in the previous term. Republicans’ majority in the state House narrowed by two seats to a 100-80 edge after court-ordered redistricting.
Find all you need to know about this year’s legislative session in Georgia. The latest news, the biggest bills, the balance of power, the latest episodes of “Gold Dome Scramble,” how to contact your local lawmakers and more.
There are only 18 new House members and four new senators taking their oaths.
A number of hot-button issues will be debated during this year’s session.
