Jon Burns
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Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) is a husband, father, grandfather, and Georgia’s 75th Speaker of the House of Representatives. He represents the 159th legislative district that includes Screven County and parts of Effingham and Bulloch Counties. He was first elected to the House in 2004, and as Speaker in 2023. As Speaker, he serves as the House’s chief administrative officer. Speaker Burns also presides over House floor sessions, assigns bills to committees, and calls matters before the House for debate. Speaker Burns has prioritized improving education, expanding access to healthcare, strengthening public safety, and building on Georgia’s economic success through job creation, tax cuts, and workforce development. Speaker Burns previously served as House Majority Leader from 2015 until his nomination as Speaker. Prior to serving as Majority Leader, he served as Chairman of the House Game, Fish & Parks Committee and as Chairman of the House Special Rules Committee. Speaker Burns was born and raised in Effingham County. He graduated from Effingham County High School and earned his Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Georgia Southern College. He holds a Juris Doctor degree…
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- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
- VerifiedVoted yes on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
- VerifiedVoted no on SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
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SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
SB 3: Election Equipment Specifications and Standards Committee; establish
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