ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House passed Senate Bill 68, Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform legislation aimed at curbing excessive lawsuits and bringing balance to Georgia’s courtrooms. The legislation will now return to the Senate for consideration.
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ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) praised State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, State Representative Rob Leverett (R-Elberton), Chairman of the House Subcommittee of Rules on Lawsuit Reform and the members of the subcommittee for their passage of Senate Bill 68—Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform legislation. Senate Bill 68 is now eligible for a vote by the full House.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Issues Statement on Subcommittee Passage of Senate Bill 68”Georgia House Champions Measures to Strengthen School Safety
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.
Continue reading “Georgia House Champions Measures to Strengthen School Safety”Georgia House Delivers Critical Relief for Victims of Hurricane Helene
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. Lehman Franklin Applauds House Passage of Legislation Protecting Access to IVF
ATLANTA – Yesterday, House Bill 428, sponsored by State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) and a legislative priority for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), passed the House with unanimous support. Rep. Franklin commended the House for their efforts in moving the bill forward and looks forward to advancing the bill in the Senate.
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