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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ATLANTA – State Representative Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins) today joined Governor Brian Kemp for the signing of House Bills 81 and 307. House Bill 81 creates the Interstate Compact for School Psychologists, and House Bill 307 updates screening requirements for students with dyslexia.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Bethany Ballard (R-Warner Robins) will hold press interviews following Governor Kemp’s education bills signing on MONDAY, April 28, 2025, immediately following the bill signing at the North Wing Steps of the Georgia State Capitol.
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ATLANTA – House Bill 266, a sweeping tax relief measure for Georgia’s military retirees, has officially passed both chambers of the General Assembly with overwhelming support. Carried by State Representative Steven Sainz (R–St. Marys), and worked on by several key legislators in the Georgia General Assembly, this legislation marks a significant step forward in Georgia’s efforts to become the most military-friendly state in the country, ensuring that veterans and their families are not only honored with words, but supported with meaningful action.
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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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