2026 Legislative Priorities
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season and a Happy New Year!
It’s been a great start to the year for the Georgia House as we prepare to convene for the 2026 Legislative Session on Monday. This year, our agenda continues to build on last year’s historic tax cuts, reductions in insurance premiums, cost-saving measures, education initiatives, and investments in healthcare by reaffirming the House’s strong commitment to delivering meaningful results, starting with making everyday life more affordable.
I was excited to kick off the year at my annual pre-session press conference earlier this week, where I shared our legislative agenda with members of the media from across the state.
Check out our 2026 priorities below:
● Property Tax Reform: The House will put forward a plan enabling the elimination of the homestead property tax statewide, ensuring homeowners are not priced out of their homes by rising valuations.
● Homeownership: The House will address housing affordability by focusing on cutting through government red tape and reducing regulatory barriers that drive up housing costs.
● Healthcare Access: The House will continue working to increase access to quality, affordable healthcare by expanding medical education opportunities and growing Georgia’s healthcare workforce.
● Literacy: The House will continue its efforts to strengthen literacy outcomes for Georgia’s children by putting forward a plan to place a literacy coach in every elementary school across the state and increasing resources for birth-to-five education.
The House is not taking our eyes off of what Georgians across the state have told us matters most, and we’re laser-focused on making life more affordable for our fellow Georgians.
Whether it’s property taxes, housing costs, healthcare, or education, the House is committed to championing commonsense solutions that keep more money in the pockets of hardworking Georgians and create a better, brighter future for each of our neighbors across the state.
Sharing the House’s 2026 Legislative Priorities with Members of the House Press Corp
As always, I hope to hear from each of you as we continue throughout the legislative session. You can reach me at jon.burns@house.ga.gov or by calling (404) 656-5020.
God Bless,
Speaker Jon Burns