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Week 5 Session Update: The Legislative Process Continues
Last week, my colleagues and I returned to the Georgia State Capitol for the fifth week of the 2025 legislative session. The House has been hard at work, tackling issues that matter and advancing important bills through the legislative process....

The current legislative session ends on Friday, April 4, 2025.

Week 4 Session Update: A Responsible Budget Policy for Georgia
The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the Capitol on Monday, marking the start of the fourth week of the legislative session. With Legislative Day 10 behind us, we are now more than a quarter of the way through our 40-day session. This week, we took significant...
Week 3 Session Update: Tort Reform in Georgia
This week, the Georgia House of Representatives reconvened following a winter storm that affected much of the southern part of the state including House district 156. Among the key events was the annual State of the Judiciary address delivered by Chief Justice Michael...
Week 1 Session Update: I Swear!
The 158th General Assembly commenced the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13, marking the start of our biennial legislative cycle. I am grateful for the trust the citizens of the 156th district have placed in me, allowing me to continue serving as your...
Rep. Hagan Named Chair of the House Rural Development Committee
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives’ Committee on Assignments named StateRepresentative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) as the Chair of the House Rural DevelopmentCommittee. “Establishing a committee focused specifically on rural Georgia is important for addressing...
2024 News
New Georgia Laws Effective on July 1
As informed citizens, I knew you’d want to read about some of the laws that went into effect yesterday. This is not a complete...
Rep. Leesa Hagan Completes Republican Leadership for Georgia
ATLANTA, GA – Representative Leesa Hagan (R-Lyons) completed the year-long Republican Leadership for Georgia (RLG) training...
2024 Session: Legislative Summary
Firstly, I’d like to thank you for trusting me to serve as your representative in the General Assembly for another session. It’s...
Week 12 Session Update: Sine Die
Sine Die, the last day of the legislative session, was this past Thursday. In a few weeks, we'll have a clear picture of the...
Week 8 Session Update: Crossover Week
The eighth week of the 2024 legislative session commenced on February 26. The House convened for three days of legislative work...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
Stay informed during the legislative session
The past few weeks have been busy and filled with Christmas plans and traditions - and a little two-week special session! I love...
2023 News
New Laws in Effect July 1, 2023
As we approach Independence Day, I am reminded of how fortunate we...
2023 Week 12 Update: Sine Die, Y’all!
Sine Die! Last week, the Georgia General Assembly completed the...
Press Release: SPEAKER BURNS ANNOUNCES RURAL DEVELOPMENT COUNCIL Members FOR THE 2023 SESSION
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the...