State Rep. Jon G. Burns
Recent News About State Rep. Jon G. Burns
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Rep. Sharon Cooper joins committee studying opioid alternatives
State Representative Sharon Cooper (R-Marietta), chair of the House Committee on Public Health, was recently selected by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
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Rep. Michelle Au joins House study committee on opioid alternatives
State Representative Michelle Au (D-Johns Creek) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
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Rep. Dale Washburn joins study committee on nicotine vapor product safety
State Representative Dale Washburn (R-Macon) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Safety and Consumer Protection of Nicotine Vapor Products.
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Rep. Noel Williams appointed to study committee examining credit card fees' impact
State Representative Noel Williams (R-Cordele), Chairman of the House Committee on Banks and Banking, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.
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House announces new laws effective July 1
ATLANTA - Today, Speaker of the House Jon Burns highlighted several pieces of priority legislation from the 2024 session set to take effect at the beginning of the 2025 fiscal year on July 1, 2024.
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First meeting announced for ad hoc committee on community solar
State Representative Beth Camp (R-Concord) has announced the inaugural meeting of the House Energy, Utilities and Telecommunications Ad Hoc Committee on Community Solar. The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, August 14, 2024, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., and will take place in room 400 of the Kennesaw State University Center in Kennesaw.
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Rep. Mike Cameron commends Trenton Pressing's $12 million expansion in Dade County
ATLANTA – State Representative Mike Cameron (R-Rossville) applauds Trenton Pressing on the completion of its $12 million expansion, which enhances its manufacturing operations in Dade County by 100,000 square feet.
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Rep. Lee Hawkins appointed to opioid alternatives study committee
State Representative Lee Hawkins (R-Gainesville), chairman of the House Health Committee, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
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Rep Todd Jones joins study committee examining credit card fees' impact
ATLANTA – State Representative Todd Jones (R-South Forsyth), Chairman of the House Committee on Technology and Infrastructure Innovation, was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.
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Rep. Mark Newton joins opioid alternatives study committee
State Representative Mark Newton (R-Augusta), Chairman of the House Committee on Interstate Cooperation, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
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Rep. Katie Dempsey chairs new committee on opioid alternatives
State Representative Katie Dempsey (R-Rome) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to chair the House Study Committee on Alternatives to Opioids for Pain Management.
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Rep. Viola Davis celebrates successful senior community event in Atlanta
ATLANTA – State Representative Viola Davis (D-Stone Mountain) announced the success of a recent senior community event held at the Pink Lion Jazz Club within the New Black Wall Street Market. The event was organized in collaboration with the Georgia Council on Aging and the DeKalb County House and Senate Office of Constituent Services. It brought together seniors from the community for an afternoon of music, fellowship, dance, and educational information.
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Rep. Terry Cummings appointed to study committee on credit card fees
State Representative Terry Cummings (D-Mableton) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to the House Study Committee on Credit Card Fees on State Sales and Excise Tax and Their Impact on Georgia Merchants and Consumers.
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Rep. Jason Ridley appointed to House study committee on private water systems
State Representative Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.
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Rep. Al Williams joins House study committee on navigable streams
State Representative Al Williams (D-Midway) has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters.
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Rep. Matt Reeves commended by nurses group for supporting key healthcare legislation
State Representative Matt Reeves (R-Duluth) was recently commended by the Georgia United Advanced Practice Registered Nurses of Georgia (UAPRN) at their meeting in Alpharetta, Georgia, for his support of House Bill 1046 and Senate Bill 449, enacted in 2024. These bills aim to improve Georgia’s healthcare workforce.
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Rep. Debbie Buckner named to House Study Committee on Private Water Systems
State Representative Debbie Buckner (D-Junction City) was recently appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve as a member of the House Study Committee on Private Water Systems.
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Speaker Jon Burns announces appointments to two new House study committees
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the members of two additional House study committees today. These committees were established by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.
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Rep. John Corbett joins study committee on navigable streams
State Representative John Corbett (R-Lake Park), chairman of the House Committee on Motor Vehicles, has been appointed by Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) to serve on the House Study Committee on Navigable Streams and Related Matters.
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Speaker Jon Burns announces appointments to health coverage commission
ATLANTA – Speaker of the House Jon Burns (R-Newington) announced the House appointments to the Comprehensive Health Coverage Commission today. This commission was established by legislation adopted during the 2024 session of the Georgia General Assembly.