ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns and Lt. Governor Burt Jones join with Governor Brian Kemp to announce that the Georgia General Assembly will undertake a thorough review of all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit, later this year. This review is meant to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.
Reps. Todd Jones, Mary Margaret Oliver Introduce Legislation to Continue Mental Health Reform Efforts
ATLANTA – State Representatives Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth) and Mary Margaret Oliver (D-Decatur) today introduced legislation to continue to reform Georgia’s mental health care delivery system and address workforce shortages. House Bill 520 would build upon the foundation of Georgia’s Mental Health Parity Act, which was championed by late Speaker Ralston and Reps. Jones and Oliver during the 2022 legislative session.
Statement by Speaker Jon Burns on Governor Kemp’s State of the State Address
ATLANTA – Today, Governor Brian Kemp delivered his State of the State Address before a joint session of the General Assembly at the State Capitol. Georgia House of Representatives Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) issued the following statement on Governor Kemp’s remarks:
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Speaker John Burns Appoints Special Committee on Healthcare
Rep. Butch Parrish to Chair Committee Overseeing Healthcare Policy
ATLANTA – Today, Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) appointed a House Special Committee on Healthcare to be chaired by Rep. Butch Parrish (R-Swainsboro). This committee will oversee and coordinate the House’s healthcare policy – both legislative and budgetary.
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House Committee on Assignments Announces Committee Leadership Appointments
ATLANTA – Today, the House Committee on Assignments, chaired by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), announced committee leadership appointments for the 2023-2024 legislative session.
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