ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) today announced that House Bill 530 was signed by Governor Brian Kemp on Monday, May 6, 2019. HB 530 seeks to prevent parents and guardians from abusing Georgia’s homeschooling laws in an effort to evade prosecution for child abuse. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Protect Children from Abuse”
Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Help Detect Dense Breast Tissue
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington) today announced that House Bill 62, or “Margie’s Law,” was signed by Governor Brian Kemp on Thursday, May 2, 2019. HB 62 will require health care facilities that conduct mammogram screenings to notify a patient if they are found to have dense breast tissue. Continue reading “Governor Kemp Signs Legislation to Help Detect Dense Breast Tissue”
Rep. Jon Burns Re-Elected House Majority Leader
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus re-elected State Representative Jon Burns (R-Newington) as the House Majority Leader during caucus elections on Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Continue reading “Rep. Jon Burns Re-Elected House Majority Leader”
House Republican Caucus Elects Officers
ATLANTA – The House Republican Caucus met today and elected its key leaders. The Majority Caucus nominated House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and House Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones (R-Milton) as the caucus nominees for their current positions. Continue reading “House Republican Caucus Elects Officers”
Leader Burns, Rep. Hitchens and Sen. Hill Announce Roundabout Project in Effingham County
ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Jon Burns (R-Newington), State Representative Bill Hitchens (R-Rincon) and State Senator Jack Hill (R-Reidsville) today announced that the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will build a roundabout at the intersection of State Route (SR) 275/Ebenezer Road and Country Road (CR) 307/Old Augusta Road South/ Long Bridge Road in Effingham County. Continue reading “Leader Burns, Rep. Hitchens and Sen. Hill Announce Roundabout Project in Effingham County”