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Legislative Orientation ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
House of Representatives	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	One day
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Role of committees/training of chairs/vice chairs
House of Representatives	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
House of Representatives	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
House of Representatives	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
House of Representatives	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	No
House of Representatives	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	No
Senate	Does your chamber offer an orientation program for new legislators at the beginning of a term?	Yes
Senate	Which best describes the length of the New Member orientation program?	One day
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative process/procedure
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Legislative research and bill drafting
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Engagement with the public or media
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Ethics/conflicts of interest
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Emerging substantive issues ("hot topics")
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Budget process
Senate	Which of the following topics are covered in the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	The Georgia General Assembly offers a one-day orientation to the Capitol and GGA Offices and a multi-day orientation to Legislative issues and certain elements of the Legislative process.
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Clerk or Secretary's office
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Presiding officer or presiding officer's staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Drafting staff
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Security Personnel
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Accounting
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Human Resources
Senate	Which of the following offices/staff sections are involved in organizing the orientation program or presenting information to legislators during the program (select all that apply)?	Other (please specify)	In the one-day Capitol orientation, the Senate Press, Research, and Budget offices all present to the incoming members.
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Reimbursement for travel expenses to attend orientation
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Individual meetings with leadership or staff
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Networking opportunities with other newly elected members
Senate	Which of the following resources or opportunities are available to your members at the orientation program (select all that apply)?	Provision of state-issued electronic devices (phones, laptops, etc.)
Senate	Does your chamber permit remote participation in the orientation program?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide an orientation program for members elected in a special election?	No
Senate	Does your chamber provide on-going training opportunities for all members throughout the legislative term? If yes, please note what topics are typically addressed.	No

Leadership ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
Senate	Is Lt. Governor a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Lt. Governor?	Yes
Senate	How is the Lt. Governor selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected State-wide
Senate	How long are the terms for the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	Four year terms, no term limit
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Lt. Governor?	Open-ended response	Presiding over the Senate, Chairing the Committee on Assignments
Senate	Is President a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of President?	Yes	Yes, the Lt. Governor is the President of the Georgia Senate
Senate	How is the President selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected State-wide
Senate	How long are the terms for the President?	Open-ended response	Four years
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the President?	Open-ended response	Presiding over the Senate
Senate	Is Speaker a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Pro Tempore a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Pro Tempore?	Yes	Yes, only one at a time
Senate	How is the Pro Tempore selected and by whom?	Elected	The President Pro Tempore is elected by Senate
Senate	How long are the terms for the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	2 years, concurrent with their term as a member
Senate	What are the top 1-2 responsibilities of the Pro Tempore?	Open-ended response	Serving as the Chief Executive Officer of the Senate, Chairing the Committee on Administrative Affairs
Senate	Is Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Leader?	Yes	One
Senate	How is the Majority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	by the Majority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Leader?	Open-ended response	Generally two years, but no specified timeline
Senate	Is Assistant Majority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Leader?	Yes	One
Senate	How is the Minority Leader selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the Minority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Minority Leader?	Open-ended response	Generally two years, but no specified timeline
Senate	Is Assistant Minority Leader a current position in your chamber?	No
Senate	Is Majority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Majority Whip?	Yes	One
Senate	How is the Majority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the Majority Caucus
Senate	How long are the terms for the Majority Whip?	Open-ended response	N/A
Senate	Is Minority Whip a current position in your chamber?	Yes
Senate	Is there a limit on the number of individuals allowed to hold the position of Minority Whip?	Yes	One
Senate	How is the Minority Whip selected and by whom?	Elected	Elected by the Minority Caucus
Senate	List any other positions that weren't listed.	Open-ended response	Deputy Whips, Governor's Floor Leader

Political Caucuses ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	Does your chamber/state have at least one active political party caucus?	Yes
Senate	How are political party caucuses organized in your chamber/state?	By any other method (please specify)	Caucuses are referenced in Senate Rules, but are private entities- subject to Georgia Law
Senate	Do the caucuses have written bylaws or other binding rules or customs that govern their meetings?	Yes
Senate	Do the political party caucuses have legislative staff assigned to them?	Yes
Senate	What role do those caucuses play?	Other (please specify)	Majority and Minority Leader have a state paid Chief of Staff, in addition to their legislative assistant.
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Members only
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Legislative staff
Senate	Who can attend caucus/delegation meetings?	Invited guests
Senate	Does your chamber/state have other caucuses based upon interests other than political party? If yes, please specify.	Yes

Enrolling Procedures ✓ Available

Chamber	Question	Answer	Detail
House of Representatives	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (space left, added later)
Senate	Is the act or chapter number assigned before enrolling?	No (space left, added later)

Data status for Georgia

The current standing of every Georgia record in ILP. If your chamber can update or confirm any of this, contact the ILP editors via the About page.

Topic	Chamber	Survey record	Status	Last Checked
Enrolling Procedures	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Enrolling Procedures	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Leadership	House of Representatives	Did not respond	Needs Update	2026-07-19
Leadership	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Legislative Orientation	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	House of Representatives	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19
Political Caucuses	Senate	Responded	Imported	2026-07-19

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