ATLANTA – State Representative Rob Leverett (R–Elberton), who serves as chairman of the House Reapportionment and Redistricting Committee, was recently ranked the most effective lawmaker in the 157th Georgia General Assembly by the Center for Effective Lawmaking (CEL), a collaborative initiative that seeks to advance the generation, communication and use of new knowledge about the effectiveness of individual lawmakers and legislative institutions across the United States.
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ATLANTA – State Representative Jutt Howard (R-Carrollton) was recently nominated by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to participate in the 21st Annual Emerging Legislative Leaders Program, which will take place at the University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business from July 7 – 10, 2025. This program is designed for legislators who have recently begun their careers in public service and who demonstrate the skills and aptitude to attain positions of greater political responsibility.
Continue reading “Rep. Jutt Howard Nominated by Speaker Burns to Participate in 21st Annual Emerging Legislative Leaders Program”Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Signature of the Riley Gaines Act and Comprehensive School Safety Plan
ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) joined members of the House as Governor Brian Kemp signed several House education priorities into law that strengthen school security and ensure fairness in girls’ sports.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Signature of the Riley Gaines Act and Comprehensive School Safety Plan”Speaker Jon Burns Announces Creation of Blue-Ribbon Study Committees on Election Procedures, Medical Marijuana and Insurance Rates
ATLANTA – House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) today announced the creation of three new blue-ribbon study committees aimed at exploring key policy areas impacting Georgia: election procedures, medical marijuana and hemp policies and insurance rates.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Announces Creation of Blue-Ribbon Study Committees on Election Procedures, Medical Marijuana and Insurance Rates”Speaker Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones Applaud Priority Final Passage: No Boys in Girls’ Sports
ATLANTA – Today, Senate Bill 1, the ‘Riley Gaines Act of 2025,’ passed the Georgia General Assembly. SB 1, which would ban biological males from participating in women’s’ sports across Georgia, is a priority of House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and Lt. Governor Burt Jones for the 2025 legislative session.
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