Holding the Line at the Close of the

As the 2025 legislative session adjourned sine die on April 4, I was reminded again why your trust in me matters. This year was filled with both hard-fought victories and frustrating missed opportunities. But through it all, I stood firm for our shared principles: limited government, fiscal responsibility, election integrity, and protecting Georgia's families.

First and foremost, I voted no on the FY26 state budget of $38 billion. In only a decade, Georgia's spending has surged 64% while our population has only grown 9%. We cannot keep throwing taxpayer dollars at bloated programs and pet projects, especially when $1 billion is earmarked for Hollywood handouts. Reckless spending even scrapped efforts to pay down our debt. If we are serious about cutting the state income tax, we must first stop growing government.

I supported HB111 and HB112, which slightly accelerated the reduction of our state income tax rate and provided modest rebates to taxpayers. But Georgians deserve more than incremental relief — we need bold action, such as cutting a full percentage point, to ease the burden on working families.

On election integrity, I backed HB397, a strong bill passed by the Senate to move Georgia away from the compromised Electronic Registration Information Center (ERIC) system, increase oversight of the State Election Board, and mandate secure drop box surveillance. Unfortunately, House leadership stripped the bill's key reforms, leaving us with yet another missed opportunity to restore trust in our elections.

Protecting children and affirming family values remains a top priority. I was deeply disappointed that SB30, which would have banned puberty blockers for minors, was not allowed a full vote in the House. In fact, the bill was gutted by committee amendments. Similarly, SB39, which passed despite a dramatic walkout by some legislators, ensured no taxpayer dollars would fund sex reassignment surgeries for inmates.

While SB204, which included my language from HB120 to block local firearm restrictions, did not cross the finish line before sine die, it will be ready to move to the governor's desk on day one of the 2026 Legislative Session.

As always, I take my role seriously and serve with conviction. I am here to listen, learn, and fight for your values at the Capitol. I believe good policy starts with strong partnerships at home. So, whether it is over coffee, at your doorstep, or in the halls of the Capitol, I look forward to working with you to preserve Georgia's future.