The makes up georgia's legislative branch and is responsible for making the laws of the state. this is the presiding officer of the house of representatives and is chosen from the majority party in the house. this is the lower house of georgia's general assembly; there are 180 members. the upper house of the georgia general assembly; it consists of 56 elected officials. there are thirty-six of these small groups, which are focus on such topics as agriculture, education, or taxes. in a legislative body, this is the person who is usually the floor leader of the political party with the most representation within the legislature. his is the second highest officer in the state of georgia; he serves as the chief officer of the senate establishing and passing this is the major function of the general assembly. budget lieutenant governor general assembly committees house of representatives majority leader senate speaker of the house