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Georgia’s legislative session is in full-swing and House Republicans are advancing several conservative priorities that help taxpayers and keep Georgia on the right track. 

From delivering a strong budget that invests in our future, to defending girls’ sports, and helping rein in insurance costs through civil litigation reform, the Republican Caucus is working for you. 

Speaker Jon Burns and several House Republicans were proud to accept President Trump’s invitation to attend the bill signing of the Laken Riley Act, helping protect all Americans from criminal illegal aliens. 

State House Republicans took decisive action to protect Georgians with the passage of HB 1105, and we’re heartened to have leadership in Washington honoring the life of Laken Riley by taking this threat to our safety seriously.

Budget Priorities: Relief, Water Resources, and More… Highlights from this year’s amended budget being considered by the House include over $800 million for Hurricane Helene relief, over $750 million in funding to help communities and especially Coastal Georgia meet growing demands on water and wastewater infrastructure, and $50 million for one-time school security grants. 

Read the full FY 2025 Amended Budget here, and stay tuned for FY2026 priorities!

Siri, what is a tort?… There are several names for it, but tort reform will bring balance to our court rooms — a top priority for Governor Kemp and both legislative Chambers. The House stands ready to delivermeaningful reforms that will ease burdens on our job creators and help bring down insurance costs for everyday Georgians. 

Never again in Georgia… House Speaker Jon Burns was joined by Majority Leader Chuck Efstration (R-Mulberry), Representative Holt Persinger (R-Winder), Barrow County Sheriff Jud Smith, Barrow County School System Superintendent Dr. Dallas LeDuff and the family of Coach Richard Aspinwall as he announced a host of school safety proposals to keep students and teachers safe. 

Introducing the Riley Gaines Act… Straight from the House Hopper, Representative Josh Bonner filed House Bill 267 to protect girls’ sports from biological males. 👀 WATCH: Riley Gaines previews the “Riley Gaines Act” to protect girls sports 

Atlanta Journal Constitution - Majority Leader Chuck Efstration: Georgia Leads On Addressing the Illegal Immigration Crisis

Fox 5 Atlanta - Georgia House Speaker Announces Sweeping School Safety Reforms After Mass Shooting

Grice Connect - Speaker Burns Announces Continued Government Transparency Efforts

Representative Jaclyn Ford is this week’s Freshman Focus. 

Rep. Ford represents House District 170, which includes Berrien County, as well as portions of Tift and Cook Counties. Jaclyn is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Dixon Gin Co. and remains involved in her family farm, growing peanuts, pecans, cotton, corn, and cattle in Berrien County. She and her husband, Jake, live in Alapaha, where they've raised their two children. 

Representative Ford currently serves on the Committee for Agriculture and Consumer Affairs, the Natural Resources and Environment Committee, and the Rural Development Committee.

Welcome to the Caucus, Representative Ford!

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With the 2025 legislative session now in full swing, House Republicans continue creating opportunity and empowering every Georgian. Due to the statewide winter weather event, Joint Budget Hearings will now begin Thursday, where Republicans will be hard at work ensuring tax dollars are spent and invested wisely.

As the Governor outlined in his State of the State address, we're going to keep focusing on raising our children's literacy rates and making sure they are safe in schools; establishing protections for IVF and expanding maternal and infant care so that every Georgian can start a family; keeping Georgians safe by investing in vital security infrastructure and pay raises for our correctional staff; and tackling meaningful legal reform and lowering taxes for every Georgian.

With President Trump taking the Oath of Office this week, House Republicans are excited for a return to conservative leadership that will lower the cost of living, emphasize public safety, secure our border, and create more jobs across America and Georgia.

Remembering Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.

On Friday, Speaker Burns and House Republicans honored the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of Georgia’s greatest leaders. MLK Jr. Day is a continued reminder of the courage and conviction God calls each and every one of us to.

Despite a resounding vote of support in November for conservative public safety measures, Georgia Democrats are doubling down on their out-of-touch mentality on law and order. 

In a House floor speech, Democratic Socialist Rep. Gabriel Sanchez called the death of an armed protestor who shot at police while illegally camping on the property of the Atlanta Public Safety Training Center an “horrific and unprecedented injustice.” Other Democratic members, including some in leadership, stood in solidarity behind Sanchez as he delivered his extreme and offensive comments.

“To see Democratic leaders show their support for a criminal who died after initiating gunfire against state law enforcement shows that many of my colleagues across the aisle have ignored voters’ rejection of Democrats’ embrace of the Socialist left,” said House Majority Leader Chuck Efstration.

READ THE FULL RELEASE HERE

Representative Sandy Donatucci is this week’s Freshman Focus. 

Rep. Donatucci represents House District 105, which includes Buford, Dacula, and portions of Lawrenceville in Gwinnett County. Rep. Donatucci is a mom to three adult children, a local businesswoman, and military spouse. Rep. Donatucci has called Gwinnett home for 23 years. 

Representative Sandy Donatucci is currently serving on the Education, Transportation, and Interstate Cooperation Committees.

Welcome to the Caucus, Representative Donatucci!

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WABE - Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp's 2025 State of the State Address

Atlanta News First - State leaders lay out priorities out annual Eggs & Issues Address

Savannah Area Chamber - Savannah Chamber Leaders Applaud Focus on Litigation Reform at Georgia Chamber’s Eggs & Issues Breakfast

Georgia House Republican Trust, Inc.

Our mailing address is:

PO Box 2488

Kennesaw, GA

30156

United States