Bio & Background
Jon Burns
R · RepublicanHouse Speaker
District 159
Term: Jan 10, 2005 – Jan 13, 2025
Jon Burns has served as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives since January 2023, representing the 159th district in Newington. He previously served as House Majority Leader and has focused on economic development, agriculture, and rural community support.
Public Positions
Infrastructure
“Connecting rural Georgia to economic opportunity requires sustained investment in roads, bridges, and broadband. The House budget reflects our commitment to every corner of this state.”
Source: press release · Mar 28, 2024
Education
“Georgia's education savings account program puts the power of choice in the hands of parents who know their children best. We will expand access to every family that needs it.”
Source: press release · Apr 18, 2023
Voting Record
Infrastructure
Position on recordHB 1: Transportation Infrastructure Investment Act
Authorizes $1.3 billion in state transportation funding for highway expansion, bridge repair, and multimodal infrastructure projects. The bill prioritizes rural connectivity projects and establishes a new rural road safety program. Funding is drawn from motor fuel tax revenues and a new state infrastructure bond issuance.
Mar 28, 2024
Education
Position on recordSB 129: Education Savings Account Expansion Act
Expands Georgia's existing school voucher program, known as education savings accounts, to students in low-performing public schools statewide. The bill increases the maximum scholarship amount and expands eligible uses to include tutoring, educational therapy, and curriculum materials, with annual program capacity of up to 35,000 students.
Apr 18, 2023
Elections
No stated positionSB 1: Election Integrity and Voter Access Modernization Act
Modifies existing provisions of Georgia's Election Integrity Act of 2021, including adjustments to absentee ballot request deadlines, expanded early voting hours on Sundays, and new requirements for county election boards to certify results. The bill also establishes a voter roll maintenance schedule and sets standards for drop box availability.
Mar 27, 2023
Criminal Justice
No stated positionHB 520: Juvenile Justice Reform and Second Chance Act
Reforms Georgia's juvenile justice system by raising the age of juvenile court jurisdiction to include 17-year-olds, diverting eligible youth from adult prosecution, and expanding community-based alternatives to secure detention. The bill requires a risk assessment tool for detention decisions and establishes reentry support programs for youth transitioning from secure facilities.
Apr 4, 2023
Campaign Finance
$295,000
Top Donor Type
pac
Number of Donors
3
Top Donors
| Donor | Amount |
|---|---|
| Georgia Farm Bureau PAC | $125,000 |
| Associated General Contractors of Georgia | $95,000 |
| Georgia Power PAC | $75,000 |
Campaign finance data reflects reported contributions. Availability varies by state and reporting cycle. Data may not be complete.