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.
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By State Representative Arlene Beckles (D-Norcross)
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This past week, the Georgia House of Representatives approved significant changes to the state’s 2025 budget, with substantial investments in hurricane recovery, education, healthcare and infrastructure. The amended budget, totaling $40.5 billion, includes $4.4 billion in new spending to address critical needs across the state.
Continue reading “Georgia’s 2025 Budget Amendment Brings Major Investments in Recovery and Infrastructure”Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative William Boddie (D-East Point) today announced that Senate Bill 104 was signed into law by Governor Nathan Deal on Monday, May 8, 2017. This legislation, which contains language from Rep. Boddie’s House Bill 67, will add motor vehicle hijacking in the second degree to Georgia law relating to crimes and offenses. Continue reading “Governor Signs Rep. Boddie’s Slider Crime Legislation”