Rep. Shaw Blackmon Appointed by Speaker Jon Burns to Serve as Chairman of the House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School

ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, was recently selected by House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as the chairman of the House Study Committee on Reducing and Prioritizing Mandates for Public School Administration.

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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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Rep. Steven Sainz, House Members Applaud Final Passage of House Bill 266, Assisting Georgia’s Veterans and Strengthening the Coastal Economy

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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