State Sen. Joe Pittman, R-41st, was elected Senate majority leader for the 2023-24 legislative session on . Eagle file photo

State Sen. Joe Pittman, R-41st, has been elected Senate majority leader for the 2023-24 legislative session.

Next year’s Senate leadership team was announced Tuesday.

Pittman’s duties will include oversight of the legislative agenda, developing policies and strategies for the Senate Republican Caucus, and playing a key role in floor debates.

Pittman also will have a key role in negotiating issues with the governor’s administration and House of Representatives and in coordinating action on the Senate floor.

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