Legislative leaders elected in House and Senate

Tuesday was primarily an “administrative” day at the capitol with both chambers swearing in new members and organizing committee structures. But it was also an historic day for leadership elections. Sen. Robert Stivers was officially elected as Senate President and Sen. Damon Thayer was elected Majority Floor Leader. Also of note were House elections where Rep. Sannie Overly became the first woman elected to House leadership as the Majority Caucus Chairman and Rep. Jeff Hoover was re-elected as House Minority Leader. Rep. Hoover has become the longest-serving Republican Minority Leader in the House.

Senate
President – Sen. Robert Stivers
President Pro Tem – Sen. Katie Stine
Majority Floor Leader – Sen. Damon Thayer
Majority Whip – Sen. Brandon Smith
Majority Caucus Chair – Sen. Dan Seum

Minority Leader – Sen. RJ Palmer
Minority Caucus Chair – Sen. Johnny Ray Turner
Minority Whip – Sen. Jerry Rhoads

House
Speaker of the House – Rep. Greg Stumbo
Speaker Pro Tem – Rep. Larry Clark
Majority Floor Leader – Rep. Rocky Adkins
Majority Whip – Rep. Tommy Thompson
Majority Caucus Chair – Rep. Sannie Overly

Minority Leader – Rep. Jeff Hoover
Minority Whip – Rep. John “Bam” Carney
Minority Caucus Chair – Rep. Bob DeWeese

There were also changes to Senate committee chairs and membership assignment for 2013. For a complete listing of committees, click here.