Rep. Rob Clifton Appointed Chairman of House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on the Impact of Online Platforms on Georgia Youth

ATLANTA – State Representative Rob Clifton (R-Evans) was appointed by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Blue-Ribbon Study Committee on the Impact of Online Platforms on Georgia Youth.

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Columbia County Legislative Delegation Applauds Advancement of Homeowner’s Tax Relief Legislation

ATLANTA – State Representative Gary Richardson (R-Evans) and State Senator Lee Anderson (R-Grovetown), joined by fellow Columbia County Legislative Delegation members, applaud the Senate passage of House Bill 439, legislation aimed at providing homeowners with property tax relief. HB 439 would authorize any local government, subject to voter approval, to establish a fund to provide direct tax credits to homeowners in the local government’s jurisdiction.

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Speaker Jon Burns Announces Updated House Committee Assignments

ATLANTA— Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announces updates to House committee assignments following vacancies created by the passing of the late State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) and the recent resignation of former State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Winder).

Please see the updated appointments below:

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Speaker Jon Burns Announces Appointments to 2025 House Study Committees

ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced appointments to the Georgia House of Representatives’ 2025 study committees. These committees will meet throughout the interim, hear from experts, stakeholders and the public and compile a report of specific findings or legislative recommendations ahead of the 2026 legislative session.

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Chairman Jesse Petrea, Georgia Lawmakers, Launch Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus at State Capitol

ATLANTA –State Representative Jesse Petrea (R-Savannah), chairman of the House Human Relations and Aging Committee, along with other Georgia lawmakers, officially launched the Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus, a new group dedicated to advancing immigration enforcement efforts, supporting law enforcement agencies and promoting the rule of law across the state.

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