House Majority Whip James Burchett Highlights New Laws Taking Effect

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.

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Speaker Jon Burns, Majority Whip James Burchett Issues Statement on Passing of Freedom, Georgia Southern University’s Mascot

ATLANTA – Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) and House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) issued the following statement following the passing of Freedom, Georgia Southern University’s live bald eagle mascot:

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House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration and Majority Whip James Burchett Applaud House Passage of Hurricane Helene Tax Relief

ATLANTA – House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry) and House Majority Whip James Burchett (R-Waycross) applaud the recent passage of House Bill 223 yesterday, which would provide tax relief to agricultural and timber communities in areas of the state impacted by Hurricane Helene.  

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