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Official Law: Governor Kemp Signs Historic Bill Supporting Veterans and Public Safety

*Editor’s note: additional information about House Bill 266 has been added to the below release.

ATLANTA – Yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp hosted a ceremonial bill signing at the Georgia State Capitol for House Bill 266, landmark legislation that increases the exemption for military retirement benefits for individuals under 65 from $35,000 to $65,000. The event marked a moment of celebration for veterans, lawmakers and military families across the state.

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Floor Leader Matthew Gambill’s Legislation Making Georgia the Top State for Talent Signed into Law

ATLANTA – On Monday, State Representative Matthew Gambill (R-Cartersville), a Governor’s Floor Leader, joined Governor Brian Kemp at the Georgia State Capitol for the signing of House Bill 192. This legislation officially designates Georgia as the Top State for Talent by codifying the Georgia MATCH Program – an initiative introduced in 2023 to streamline the college admissions process for high school seniors across the state.

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Rep. Chas Cannon Appointed to the Georgia Joint Defense Commission

ATLANTA – State Representative Chas Cannon (R-Moultrie) was recently appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the Georgia Joint Defense Commission. Established under Senate Bill 395, which was signed into law in 2018, the commission advises the governor and the Georgia General Assembly on defense and military matters both within the state and at the national level.

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GUEST EDITORIAL: It’s Time to put Patients First

By State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah)

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As chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee in the Georgia General Assembly, and with decades of experience in health care and community-based services to the frail, elderly and developmentally disabled, I have witnessed firsthand the impact of high prescription drug prices. Too many patients skip doses, take less than prescribed or delay filling a prescription altogether just to save money. These decisions can have life-threatening consequences. This is not a rare occurrence. It’s a growing crisis affecting families in my district, across Georgia and throughout the country.

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