We’re in the final stretch of the 2025 Legislative Session, and things are getting down to the wire. Last Thursday was Crossover Day, the last chance for bills to clear their first major hurdle. With less than 10 legislative days left, Senate Republicans are doubling down to push through real, commonsense legislation that puts Georgians first.
Over the next three weeks, we’ll work in House committees to get Senate bills across the finish line. That means defending Georgia values, making our communities safer, cutting bureaucratic red tape, and pushing back against the destructive policies that have left hard-working Georgians struggling to make ends meet. I’m proud to report that my bill, SB 55, made it through the House Committee on Industry and Labor and is one step closer to becoming law. This is a win for all Georgians, and I’ll keep you updated as we get it over the finish line.
On Thursday, the Senate took up the House’s budget recommendations for 2025-2026. Let’s be clear: this is your money. You work hard to put food on the table, and it’s our job to make sure the government isn’t wasting a single penny of it. As the Chairman of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Education and Higher Education, I sat in meetings where we held agencies accountable and made sure taxpayer dollars are being spent wisely. We’re cutting waste, prioritizing law enforcement, and ensuring your kids can get their education safely.
Beyond the budget, we ramped up committee work to pass meaningful, conservative legislation. I supported House Bills 105 and 235 in the Senate Committee on Education and Youth. HB 105 increases the indemnification fund for public school employees from $75,000 to $150,000. HB 235, the “Georgia Supporting Living Donor Educators Act,” ensures that public school teachers and postsecondary employees receive leave when donating bone marrow or organs. Both bills passed favorably out of committee, and I look forward to seeing them on the Senate floor soon.
I was happy to join my fellow Senators in welcoming Georgia’s hardworking linemen to the Capitol this week. These men and women put their lives on the line during Hurricane Helene to restore power to thousands of homes, and we owe them our gratitude for their service. Whether it’s small business owners, law enforcement officers, or hard-working Georgians just trying to make a living, your voices are why I’m here.
With just a few weeks left in this session, if you have concerns or ideas or just want to know more about what’s happening under the Gold Dome, reach out. Your voice matters, and I’m here to make sure it’s heard.
