ATLANTA – Georgia House Majority Caucus Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) today highlights several new laws passed during the 2025 legislative session and signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp. These new laws seek to enhance penalties for fentanyl trafficking and make adjustments to Georgia’s civil justice system.
Continue reading “House Majority Whip James Burchett Highlights New Laws Taking Effect”Rep. Floyd Griffin Issues Statement in Opposition to Final Passage of Tort Reform Bill
ATLANTA – State Representative Floyd Griffin (D-Milledgeville) issues the following statement in response to the recent passage of Senate Bill 68, which would reform the state’s civil justice system:
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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.
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