Steven Sainz – Georgia House of Representatives

May 13, 2025May 14, 2025

Official Law: Governor Kemp Signs Historic Bill Supporting Veterans and Public Safety

*Editor’s note: additional information about House Bill 266 has been added to the below release.

ATLANTA – Yesterday, Tuesday, May 13, 2025, Governor Brian Kemp hosted a ceremonial bill signing at the Georgia State Capitol for House Bill 266, landmark legislation that increases the exemption for military retirement benefits for individuals under 65 from $35,000 to $65,000. The event marked a moment of celebration for veterans, lawmakers and military families across the state.

April 4, 2025April 4, 2025

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.

April 4, 2025

Chairman Jesse Petrea, Georgia Lawmakers, Launch Pro-Enforcement Immigration Caucus at State Capitol

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.

March 24, 2025

Rep. Steven Sainz Celebrates Senate Passage of House Bill 266, Supporting Georgia’s Veterans and Coastal Economy

ATLANTA – State Representative Steven Sainz (R – St. Marys) applauds the Senate passage by substitute of House Bill 266, legislation that would provide a full exemption from state income tax on all military retirement benefits, which seeks to ensure that Georgia remains one of the most veteran-friendly states in the nation.

March 11, 2025March 11, 2025

House Economic Development and Tourism Committee Evaluates Camden County Projects

ATLANTA – The Georgia House Economic Development and Tourism Committee convened last week during Crossover Day to assess initiatives aimed at bolstering the state’s economy through tourism and infrastructure projects. State Representative Steven Sainz (R – St Marys), who serves as the committee’s secretary and represents House District 180 encompassing Camden County, facilitated discussions on the projects within his district.