On May 14, 2025, House Speaker Jon Burns, R-Newington, announced the formation of 16 official study committees to review and evaluate major policy areas during the Georgia General Assembly’s 2025 interim. These committees, composed of House members and in some cases agency or subject matter experts, will hold public meetings, gather input and prepare findings and recommendations ahead of the 2026 legislative session.
The issues under review include election oversight, health care infrastructure, insurance rate regulation, school absenteeism and the structure of Georgia’s investment markets. These committees reflect areas of growing concern or legislative interest following the 2025 session and are tasked with identifying actionable reforms or proposals for the General Assembly’s consideration.
This committee, authorized under House Resolution (HR) 885 is charged with evaluating Georgia’s election laws, administrative procedures and governance structures at both state and local levels.
This committee will examine how insurance companies set rates as well as manage their profit margins, claims operations and regulatory compliance.
This committee will review Georgia’s medical cannabis program and hemp product regulations, including access, safety and regulatory clarity.
This committee, authorized under HR 40, will analyze Georgia’s commercial reinsurance market and the feasibility of public-private partnerships for risk stabilization.
This committee, authorized under HR 72, will assess disparities in cancer treatment across Georgia and recommend steps to improve access to timely, quality care.
This committee, authorized under HR 304, will study the public health and fiscal impact of tobacco use, including its effects on government funded health care programs.
This committee, authorized under HR 429, will review the state’s 911 funding laws and the needs of local systems transitioning to digital emergency communication platforms.
This committee, authorized under HR 557, will consider policy changes to encourage private investment and grow capital access across Georgia.
This committee, authorized under HR 558, will evaluate whether regulation of the used motor vehicle and parts dealer industry should be transferred to the agency issuing license plates.
- Rep. John Corbett (R-Lake Park) – Chairman
- Rep. Alan Powell (R-Hartwell)
- Rep. Jason Ridley (R-Chatsworth)
- Rep. Danny Mathis (R-Cochran)
- Non-Legislative Members: Secretary of State or designee, Department of Revenue or designee, Derrick Corbett
This committee, authorized under HR 611, will assess support systems for children released from psychiatric or emergency care without stable placements.
This committee, authorized under HR 711, will explore the root causes of absenteeism and identify strategies to improve attendance and student engagement.
This committee, authorized under HR 753, will examine how to address primary care shortages in rural Georgia, with emphasis on internal medicine access and provider pipelines.
This committee, authorized under HR 428, will study the state’s process for recognizing a child’s legal relationship to their father and whether changes are needed to improve access for biological fathers.
This committee, authorized under HR 655, will examine the legal, economic and social implications of legalizing gaming, including jobs, tax revenue and regulatory models.
This study committee, authorized under HR 847, will examine how Georgia’s public health system is structured and funded as well as evaluating what services the system currently provides to determine whether action by the state is necessary.
This committee, authorized under HR 887, will review administrative requirements placed on schools and identify areas where mandates can be eliminated or consolidated.
Study committees are expected to begin meeting in summer 2025, with findings and recommendations to be released prior to the 2026 legislative session.
