By State Representative Sandra Scott (D-Rex) (369 words)
Continue reading “Why I voted ‘No’ on SB 68: Standing Up for Justice and the People of Georgia”Speaker Jon Burns Applauds House Passage of Lawsuit Reform Legislation
ATLANTA – Today, the Georgia House passed Senate Bill 68, Governor Brian Kemp’s comprehensive tort reform legislation aimed at curbing excessive lawsuits and bringing balance to Georgia’s courtrooms. The legislation will now return to the Senate for consideration.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Applauds House Passage of Lawsuit Reform Legislation”Rep. Al Williams Appointed to Rules Subcommittee on Lawsuit Reform, Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation to Allow Cancelation Period for Money Transactions
ATLANTA – State Representative Al Williams (D-Macon) recently was appointed to the Rules Subcommittee on Lawsuit Reform by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington). Additionally, Rep. Williams applauds the passage of House Bill 576 out of the House Committee on Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, legislation he sponsored that would delay money transactions to allow users to cancel, if needed.
Continue reading “Rep. Al Williams Appointed to Rules Subcommittee on Lawsuit Reform, Applauds Committee Passage of Legislation to Allow Cancelation Period for Money Transactions”Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Creation of Subcommittee of Rules on Lawsuit Reform
ATLANTA – Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) praised State Representative Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro), Chairman of the House Rules Committee, for his creation of the Subcommittee of Rules on Lawsuit Reform. This subcommittee is tasked with considering proposed legislation that addresses changes to Georgia’s legal environment—Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69.
Continue reading “Speaker Jon Burns Applauds Creation of Subcommittee of Rules on Lawsuit Reform”Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick to Hold Meet-and-Greet and Informational Session on Tort Reform Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Dar’shun Kendrick (D-Lithonia) will host a meet-and-greet and informational session with community members to discuss Senate Bill 68 and Senate Bill 69, legislation related to tort reform, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, from 9 – 11 a.m. in room 514 of the Coverdell Legislative Office Building in Atlanta.
Continue reading “Rep. Dar’shun Kendrick to Hold Meet-and-Greet and Informational Session on Tort Reform Legislation”