ATLANTA – Following the tragic loss of four Georgians during a school shooting at Apalachee High School last September, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) outlined a list of priorities in a letter to members of the House Majority Caucus that the Georgia House would champion during the 2025 legislative session to secure the safety of our schools and students.
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ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives recently approved House Bill 539 and House Bill 540, which would authorize a homeowner tax relief referendum in 2026, following a round of homeowner tax relief approved by Gwinnett County voters in 2024. State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) and a bipartisan group of state representatives from Gwinnett County sponsored the legislation, which is supported by Gwinnett County school officials. The bills have been sent to the Georgia State Senate for consideration.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Eric Bell (D-Jonesboro) recently introduced House Bill 464, which would protect individuals who seek assistance from law enforcement as victims of certain crimes and would ensure they are not prosecuted for unrelated offenses in the process.
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ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House passed the final version of House Bill 67, the Amended Fiscal Year (AFY) 2025 budget, which includes $862 million in relief for victims of Hurricane Helene across Southeast Georgia.
Continue reading “Georgia House Delivers Critical Relief for Victims of Hurricane Helene”Rep. Jordan Ridley Applauds Passage of House Bill 186 to Eliminate Title Ad Valorem Tax Fee Requirement for Inherited Vehicles
ATLANTA – State Representative Jordan Ridley (R-Woodstock) today applauds passage of House Bill 186, legislation he sponsored to eliminate the title ad valorem tax fee requirement for certain inherited motor vehicles.
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