Today was day 1 of the 40-day legislative session. Thirty-nine days remain. Highlights included:
- Swearing-in of House and Senate members
- Re-Election of House Speaker Glenn Richardson (R-Hiram) by a vote of 113-67. Senate President Pro Tempore Eric Johnson (R-Savannah) was re-elected by unanimous vote.
- Both chambers approved a new rules package and other housekeeping measures including a House rule banning members from talking on cell phones in the chamber.
- Gov. Sonny Perdue, Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle and the state's other constitutional officers were sworn in at Philips Arena.
Below is a link to today's summary as published on AccessNorthGa.com.
Georgia Legislative Diary for Monday, January 8
The Associated Press
