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Halfway Point of Session: Week 6 Update
The Georgia House returned last Tuesday for week six of the 2026 session. We are now past the halfway point of session, and the pace has picked up. Committee meetings fill the mornings and afternoons, and floor votes fill in the rest. Although not...
The current legislative session ends on Friday, April 4, 2025.
Week 5 Under the Gold Dome: Rep. McCollum’s Update
My colleagues and I returned to the State Capitol last Monday to kick off the fifth week of session. The week we commemorated the 293rd anniversary of Georgia's founding, the passage of over 20 bills, and a very busy committee schedule. Celebrating Georgia On Thursday, the...
Amended Fiscal Year 2026 Budget: Week 4 Update
The fourth week of session brought long days and serious decisions under the Gold Dome. We are now more than a quarter of the way through the 2026 session, and the pace is increasing. Last week, the House passed its version of the amended fiscal year 2026 budget, along...
Budget Process Continues: Priorities Taking Shape at the Capitol
As the third week of the 2026 session began on January 26, work at the Capitol picked back up after a brief delay caused by winter weather. While the storm slowed travel across much of the state, lawmakers returned to Atlanta by Tuesday and moved forward with a full...
Annual Budget Week Wraps Up
The second week of the 2026 session focused on one of the most important responsibilities of state government. Known as budget week, this period allows lawmakers to review how Georgia plans to spend taxpayer dollars for both the current year and the year ahead. While the...
Kemp’s Final State of the State & Week 1 Update
It was good to be back under the Gold Dome on January 12 as the 2026 session officially began. Serving the people of Georgia’s 30th House District remains a serious responsibility, but I also believe it should be done with respect, teamwork, and a little good humor. As a...
The final Session Update of 2025: Week 12
It’s hard to believe, but the 2025 legislative session has come to a close. As your state representative for Georgia’s 30th House District, I’m proud of the work we accomplished over the past 40 legislative days. From early morning hearings to late-night floor votes, I...
Fighting Fentanyl Trafficking: Week 11 Session Update
Last Tuesday, my colleagues and I returned to the State Capitol for the 11th week of the 2025 legislative session. With Sine Die quickly approaching, we worked diligently to pass key legislation, ensuring that Georgia continues to move forward. Last week, we focused on...
Georgia Tort Reform: Week 10 Session Update
Last Tuesday, my colleagues and I returned to the Gold Dome, ready to continue working for the people of the 30th House District. With just two weeks left in this year’s session, we are focused on passing laws that will have a real impact on our communities. One of the...
The Fiscal Year 2026 Budget Passes the House: Week 9 Update
Last Monday, the Georgia House returned to the State Capitol for Legislative Day 29, marking the start of our ninth week of session. With Crossover Day behind us, we began reviewing and voting on bills that made their way over from the Senate. One of our most significant...
Week 8 Session Update: Crossover Week
Last week, the Georgia House of Representatives returned to the Gold Dome for one of the busiest times of the session—crossover week. Thursday marked Crossover Day, the deadline for bills to pass from one chamber to the other. The House worked late into the evening,...
What Bills Passed? Legislative Highlights from Week 7
The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol on Monday, February 24, to continue our legislative work. This past week, we met for four days, dedicating Tuesday to committee meetings. While we didn’t gather on the House floor that day, we worked hard...
Important Bills Passed in the House: Week 6 Session Update
As your representative for Georgia's 30th House District, I am honored to update you on our recent legislative activities. Several bills passed the House that directly impact our community and state during week 6 of the 2025 session. Enhancing Opportunities Through the...
Week 5 Session Update: The Legislative Process Ramps Up
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 working hard, tackling key issues and passing important bills. As we get closer to Crossover Day on March 6, the pace is picking up....
Week 4 Session Update: Responsible Budget Policy and Legislative Priorities
The Georgia House of Representatives returned to the State Capitol on February 3, for 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. As we work, we are focusing on key...
A Busy Week: Judiciary, Budget, and Tort Reform in Georgia
Honoring the Past and Looking Ahead This week at the State Capitol, we resumed legislative business following a winter storm that affected much of southern Georgia. While our work ramped up, we also took time to honor important moments in history. On Monday, we observed...
Week 2 Session Update: A Week of Celebration, Service, and Budget Planning
This past week was a busy and meaningful one. On Monday, I had the honor of traveling to Washington, D.C., to attend the Presidential Inauguration of Donald Trump for his second term. Witnessing this historic event reminded me of the ongoing responsibility we all share in...
Week 1 Session UPdate: Off to a Great Start
The 158th Georgia General Assembly kicked off the 2025 Regular Session on Monday, January 13. This session marks the beginning of our biennial legislative cycle. I am thankful that the citizens of the 30th House district have trusted me to serve as representative under the...