The Georgia General Assembly started its 40-day legislative session last week. Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, was reelected to lead the House with a vote of 153-21, promising to focus on sensible policies related to tax cuts, illegal immigration, and infrastructure. The Senate also saw familiar faces, as John Kennedy, R-Macon, was unanimously reelected president pro tempore, and Rep. Jan Jones, R-Milton, was voted in as House speaker pro tempore with a 158-19 vote. Among the 180 House members, 18 took the oath for the first time, and four new senators joined, suggesting a possible change in the dynamics. Sen. David Lucas, D-Macon, began his 50th legislative session, expressing surprise at his long tenure. Lawmakers prepared for a busy agenda, and a target adjournment date of April 4.
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