Rep. Lehman Franklin Honored at Greater Georgia’s Legislative Awards Ceremony

ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro), joined by Governor Brian Kemp, Lt. Governor Burt Jones and the Honorable Kelly Loeffler, was recently recognized at the third annual Greater Georgia Legislative Awards Ceremony for his legislative efforts and contributions to policy initiatives that support Georgia families, communities and economic growth.

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Rep. Lehman Franklin’s Legislation Increasing Funds for State’s Public Retirement Systems Signed into Law

ATLANTA – State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) recently joined Governor Brian Kemp as he signed House Bill 78, the Public Retirement Systems Investment Authority Law, a measure that raises the limit for the total percentage of funds that the Employees’ Retirement System of Georgia (ERS) and other state retirement systems may invest in alternative investments.

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Speaker Jon Burns, Rep. Lehman Franklin to Host Media Availability Following Final Passage of House Bill 428, Legislation Codifying Protections for IVF

ATLANTA – Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) and State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) will hold media availability TODAY, Friday, March 28, 2025, upon adjournment of the House to take questions from the media on today’s final passage of HB 428, legislation that would codify protections for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

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Rep. Lehman Franklin Applauds House Passage of Legislation Protecting Access to IVF

ATLANTA – Yesterday, House Bill 428, sponsored by State Representative Lehman Franklin (R-Statesboro) and a legislative priority for House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington), passed the House with unanimous support. Rep. Franklin commended the House for their efforts in moving the bill forward and looks forward to advancing the bill in the Senate.

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