In only his fourth term as state senator representing the 53rd district, Senator Jeff Mullis is proving to be one of Georgia’s important political leaders. Sen. Mullis is currently the
chairman of the Senate Transportation Committee. Previously, Sen. Mullis chaired the Senate Economic Development Committee; and he serves as ex-officio of the State and
Local Government Operations Committee; and vice-chairman of the Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee. He is also chairman of the Transportation Subcommittee of Senate Appropriations. Sen. Mullis also serves on the influential “Committee on Assignments.”

Governor Sonny Perdue has said, “Sen. Mullis is a great asset as a legislator because of his perspective on rural Georgia. He is a proven leader who continues to make a name for himself in the Senate and I look forward to his future accomplishments.”

He has been described as an outstanding leader by U.S. Congressman Nathan Deal, who said, “Sen. Jeff Mullis has been a stellar supporter of mine and I am confident of his ability in representing the 53rd Senate District. I am proud of his accelerated path of leadership. I have also enjoyed a working
relationship with him on federal and state issues. The people of the 53rd Senate District should be proud of his representation in the Senate...I am.”

In years past, Sen. Mullis has been appointed to several special committee assignments by Gov. Perdue, including the 2004 G-8 Summit Committee and the chairman of the Senate Music Industry Committee. Last year, Sen. Mullis met with high-ranking delegations from France and Germany this year to promote industry, trade and tourism in Georgia, with a focus on developing northwest Georgia’s economy. He also is chairman emeritus of the Sportsman’s Caucus, whose mission is to promote and protect hunting, fishing, conservation and the Second Amendment.

Sen. Mullis has been the recipient of several awards in recent years, including: the 2002, 2003 and 2005 Legislative Service Award by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia (ACCG); an award for work on biker issues given by the American Bikers Aimed Towards Education (ABATE); the Brotherton Award given locally for protecting heritage; and the Metropolitan Fire Chief’s Award for his work on public safety and firefighter issues. Recently, Sen. Mullis was awarded the GMA “Champion of Georgia

Cities” award. In 2005, James Magazine recognized Sen. Mullis as one of the State’s 25 most influential leaders.

Sen. Jeff Mullis was first elected to the State Senate in 2000. He hails from Chickamauga, and currently serves as Walker County’s Economic Development Director, community planner and volunteer fire chief. He and his wife, Teresa, have three children.

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