Week 7 Update: A Crowded Capitol

Week 7 Update: A Crowded Capitol

On February 20, my House colleagues and I reconvened for days 23 through 25 of the legislative session and many hours of committee hearings. During week seven, we focused on key legislation to better Georgians’ lives. With the approaching February 29 “Crossover Day”...
Week 6 Session Update: A Second Chance

Week 6 Session Update: A Second Chance

The Georgia House of Representatives kicked off the sixth week of the 2024 legislative session on February 12. We convened in the Chamber for four days and made significant progress as we passed 34 bills and resolutions by the end of the week to send to our Senate...
Week 4 Session Update: Richard Smith Remembered

Week 4 Session Update: Richard Smith Remembered

The legislative session resumed on Monday, January 29, marking the start of the fourth week of the 2024 General Assembly. As the House convened for four days, concluding the week at LD 14, we surpassed the one-quarter mark of this year’s session. Unfortunately, this...
2024 Week 3 Update: Hate has no place in Georgia

2024 Week 3 Update: Hate has no place in Georgia

The third week of the 2024 legislative session brought an array of activities as the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened at the Gold Dome on Monday, January 22. During this busy week, the House Rules Committee held its initial meeting of the year, setting the...
2024 Week 2 Update: Budget Week

2024 Week 2 Update: Budget Week

On Tuesday, January 16, I joined much of the legislature at the State Capitol for the commencement of “budget week.” Each year, the Georgia General Assembly undertakes the crucial constitutional obligation of passing a balanced budget. The General Assembly...
2024 Week 1 Update: A Strong Start to the Legislative Session!

2024 Week 1 Update: A Strong Start to the Legislative Session!

Last Monday, the 157th Georgia General Assembly convened at the Capitol for the 2024 legislative session, which marked the start of the second year of our two-year term. With only 40 legislative days to accomplish the people’s business, my colleagues and I did not...