Speaker Jon Burns Announces Updated House Committee Assignments

ATLANTA— Today, House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) announces updates to House committee assignments following vacancies created by the passing of the late State Representative Mandi Ballinger (R-Canton) and the recent resignation of former State Representative Marcus Wiedower (R-Winder).

Please see the updated appointments below:

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Lt. Governor Jones and Speaker Burns Announce Appointees to Review Georgia’s Tax Credits

ATLANTA – Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and Speaker of the House Jon Burns announce their respective appointees who will work on behalf of the Georgia General Assembly to review all Georgia tax credits, including Georgia’s film tax credit. Announced last month, this review is intended to support Georgia businesses while ensuring a significant return on investment for Georgia’s taxpayers.

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Georgia House Passes Rep. Carpenter’s “Safe at Home Act” to Balance Tenant Protections, Landlord Rights

ATLANTA – State Representative Kasey Carpenter (R-Dalton) today announced that the Georgia House of Representatives unanimously passed House Bill 404, or the “Safe at Home Act,” on Thursday, March 2, 2023. Sponsored by Rep. Carpenter, the Safe at Home Act would provide more protections for Georgia’s renters while also preserving the rights of landlords.

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