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For Immediate Release Tuesday, April 5, 2022
Gov. Kemp: Entire Legislative Package to Build Safer, Stronger Georgia Passed by General Assembly
Atlanta, GA Governor Brian P. Kemp today made the following statement on his administration's budget and legislative package to build a safer, stronger Georgia crossing the finish line on Sine Die:
Last night, we made history when we closed the books on one of the most successful and impactful legislative sessions the Peach State has ever had. We worked hard, together, to pass both budgetary and legislative measures that direct money back into the pockets of hardworking Georgians, put parents, students, and teachers first, invest in our workforce, support Georgia's thriving economy, strengthen public safety, and create innovative solutions to our healthcare challenges. I'm very proud of what we accomplished this year, and my administration thanks Lt. Governor Duncan, Speaker Ralston, and members of the Georgia General Assembly for working with us to get our entire legislative package and more across the finish line. I look forward to the positive impact these measures will have on Georgians as I finish signing them into law.
Below, please see a list highlighting many of the proposals championed, or supported, by Governor Kemp in the 2022 convening of the Georgia General Assembly. The Office of the Governor has 40 days to review all bills passed by the Georgia General Assembly. As the office conducts its review, additional updates will be provided on measures that are signed into law. As a reminder, the Office of the Governor posts all signed or vetoed legislation here.
Directing Money Back into Pockets of Hardworking Georgians:
Tax refund: HB 1302 Gas tax suspension: HB 304 Income tax cut: HB 1437 Military retirement tax exemption: HB 1064
Putting Parents, Students, and Teachers First:
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Gov. Kemp: Entire Legislative Package to Build Safer, Stronger Georgia... https://madmimi.com/p/5c33c31?pact=427328-167299363-11554464864...
Teacher Pay Raise: HB 911 Historic K-12 per-student Investment: HB 911 Unmask Georgia Students: SB 514 Parents Bill of Rights: HB 1178 Safeguards Against Divisive Ideologies and Fairness in School Sports: HB 1084 Obscene Materials: SB 226 Return to Work: HB 385 Restore Austerity Cuts Made During Pandemic: HB 911
Making Higher Ed More Accessible and Affordable and Enhancing Workforce:
Elimination of Institution Feed: HB 911 General Educational Development (GED) Diplomas Voucher Bill: SB 397 Student Access Loan: HB 1435 Commercial Drivers License Workforce Programs: HB 911 Streamlining Workforce Readiness Programs: HB 1331
Supporting Georgia's No. 1 Industry:
Farm to Food Bank: SB 396 Freedom to Farm: HB 1150
Strengthening our State's Foster Care and Adoption Systems
10% Provider Rate Increase for Foster Parents, Relative Caregivers, Child Caring Institutions, and Child Placing Agencies: HB 911
Protecting Georgians:
Constitutional Carry: SB 319 First Lady Marty Kemp's Priority to Crack Down on Human Traffickers: SB 461 Gang Prosecution Unit: HB 1134 Enhanced Fleeing and Eluding penalties: HB 1216 Clarification of Penalties for Possession of Firearms by Felons: SB 479 Clarification of penalties for Possession of Child Molestation and Pornography: HB 1188 Additional Trooper School Class: HB 911 Add Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice Degrees to High-Demand Career Initiatives:
HB 911 $5,000 Raise for State Law Enforcement and State Employees: HB 911
Creating Innovative Healthcare Solutions:
Mental Health Parity Act: HB 1013 Lowering Insurance Premiums: HB 911 Expanding Choices: HB 911 Addressing Workforce Shortages for Physicians and Nurses: HB 911

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Press Contacts
Katie Byrd - Communications Director Office of Governor Brian P. Kemp katie.byrd@georgia.gov

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