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Week 10 Session Update
The Georgia House returned to the Capitol on March 16 for Legislative Day 32 and the start of week 10. After Monday’s session, we held a full committee workday on Tuesday to review Senate bills that crossed over. Throughout the week, we stayed...
The 2026 legislative session ends on Thursday, April 2, 2026.
Week 9 Update: 2027 budget
The House returned to the Gold Dome on March 9. The General Assembly has now reached Day 31, leaving only nine days left this session. Last week, the House began reviewing Senate bills and focused heavily on passing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget. FY 2027 Budget My colleagues...
Week 8 Session Update: Crossing Over
Last week at the Capitol brought another round of floor votes and committee discussions as the session moved forward through week eight and the completion of Crossover Day. While a few issues often grab headlines, much of our work involves steady progress on policies that...
Week 7 Session Update: The amended budget
Last week, the Georgia House returned to the State Capitol for week seven of the legislative session. We dedicated Monday as our first full committee workday of the year. Throughout the day, we reviewed bills in detail, debated provisions, and voted to move measures...
We’ve Reached the Halfway Point of Session
The Georgia House reconvened last Tuesday to begin week six of the legislative session. We are now past the halfway point of session. With a full schedule of committee hearings and floor votes, we continued working to advance bills through the process. I keep an eye on how...
House Bills Passed: Week 5 Session Update
My colleagues and I returned to the State Capitol last Monday to kick off the fifth week of the legislative session. The week was marked by visiting constituents from the 156th district, the Georgia Chamber’s Rural Day at the Capitol, a busy committee schedule, and over 20...
Amended FY 2026 budget: Week 4 Update
The Georgia House returned to Atlanta last Monday to begin a busy fourth week of the 2026 legislative session. We are now more than a quarter of the way through, and the pace continues to increase. While policy debates move forward on the House floor and in committees,...
Budget Work Continues as the Legislative Session Moves Forward
The Georgia House of Representatives began the third week of the 2026 legislative session on January 26. We started the week a little later than planned after a winter storm swept across much of the state. By Tuesday, however, we were all back in Atlanta and hard at work....
Budget Week is In the Books
Last week, I returned to the State Capitol with other members of the House and Senate Appropriations Committees for the second week of the 2026 legislative session commonly known as budget week. It’s an important few days focused on reviewing state spending and budget...
State of the State & Week 1 Update
The Georgia House of Representatives officially convened on January 12 for the first day of the 2026 legislative session. Walking back into the House Chamber always brings a mix of energy, responsibility, and optimism. This year, that feeling was especially strong as we...
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2025 News
Press Release: Mill Closings in South Georgia
House Rural Development Committee to Study Impacts of Pulp and Paper Mill Closures in Rural Georgia ATLANTA – State...
New Georgia Laws Affecting Rural Communities: 2025 summary
With the 2025 legislative session well behind us, I wanted to share some highlights of the bills that have recently become law....
Georgia Expands Cottage Food Law: A Win for Entrepreneurs
It’s not every day that a bill opens the door to entrepreneurship from your own kitchen, but Georgia just did it. I’m excited to...
Final Session Update of 2025: Week 12
As the 2025 legislative session ended under the Gold Dome, I was honored once again to represent our values, our families, and...
Georgia Tort Reform: Week 10 Session Update
As your representative for Georgia's 156th House District, I'm excited to share the latest updates from under the Gold Dome. The...
Crossover Week: Week 8 Session Update
Last week marked "Crossover Week," a pivotal time when legislation must pass from one chamber to the other to remain active this...
What Bills Passed? A Look at Week 7 Legislative Highlights
The Georgia House of Representatives reconvened last week, kicking off an important week of lawmaking at the State Capitol. As...
Several Bills Passed in the House: Week 6 Session Update
The Georgia House kicked off the sixth week of the legislative session on Tuesday following Presidents’ Day. We’re now past the...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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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...
Week 11 Session Update
Last Monday, March 20, the Georgia House of Representatives...