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.
Continue reading “Rep. Steven Sainz, House Members Applaud Final Passage of House Bill 266, Assisting Georgia’s Veterans and Strengthening the Coastal Economy”GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting Girls Sports Through the Riley Gaines Act
By State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville)
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In 2022, female athlete Riley Gaines competed in the 200-meter freestyle final at the NCAA Women’s Championships here in Georgia. But when Riley faced the unfairness of competing against a biological male, Lia Thomas (formerly Will Thomas), she witnessed firsthand the consequences of policies that fail to protect women’s sports and spaces. This wasn’t just an unfair competition, it was an attack on equal opportunity, safety and dignity for female athletes. Unfortunately, many female athletes’ hard-earned positions, years of dedication and rightful victories have been stolen, just like Riley’s. This experience led Riley to become a champion for protecting girls’ sports and preserving the integrity of female athletics on a national level.
Continue reading “GUEST EDITORIAL: Protecting Girls Sports Through the Riley Gaines Act”Speaker Burns Applauds House Passage of 2025 Legislative Priority: the ‘Riley Gaines Act’
ATLANTA – Today, House Bill 267, the ‘Riley Gaines Act,’ passed out of the House and will now head to the Senate for consideration. HB 267, which would prevent biological males from competing against biological females in girls’ sports at every level throughout Georgia, is a priority bill for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) during the 2025 legislative session.
Continue reading “Speaker Burns Applauds House Passage of 2025 Legislative Priority: the ‘Riley Gaines Act’”Governor’s Floor Leader Will Wade Co-Sponsors the Riley Gaines Act
ATLANTA – State Representative Will Wade (R-Dawsonville), House Floor Leader for Governor Brian Kemp, recently co-sponsored the Riley Gaines Act, a priority of House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). Sponsored by State Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), the Riley Gaines Act would prevent biological males from competing in women’s sports.
Continue reading “Governor’s Floor Leader Will Wade Co-Sponsors the Riley Gaines Act”Speaker Jon Burns Announces 2025 Legislative Priority: The Riley Gaines Act
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced a priority bill for the 2025 legislative session—the Riley Gaines Act. Sponsored by Representative Josh Bonner (R-Fayetteville), the Riley Gaines Act protects the integrity and fairness of girls’ sports by preventing biological males from competing in women’s sports.
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