Jon Burns
Born
1952
Contact
Email · jon.burns@house.ga.gov
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40
Bills sponsored
this session · 642 all-time
56
Bills co-sponsored
this session · 56 all-time
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Enacted into law
counting…
2064
Recorded votes
31%
Vote participation
voted in 31% of 2064 recorded votes
Voting scorecard
unknown session · computed from recorded roll-call votes
Based on only 1 vote so far — treat these scores as early and low-confidence.
Party unity
100%
based on 1 vote
Votes with own party's majority
Independence
0%
based on 1 vote
Votes against own party's majority
Participation
0.1%
based on 1 vote
Roll calls where a yes/no was cast
Sponsored (introduced)
642 billsCurrent session 40 bills
- HR 2125 Glisson, Dorothy; commend Introduced
- HR 1877 Johnson, Aaron; commend Introduced
- HR 1876 Ionescu. Andre; commend Introduced
- HR 1875 Bergosh, Alexander; commend Introduced
- HR 1872 House session assistants; 2026 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 1871 House interns; 2026 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 1870 House Media Services session assistants; 2026 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 1800 Jones, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan; extraordinary service to the State of Georgia; occasion of her retirement; recognize Introduced
- HR 1745 Georgia School of Orthodontics; 10th anniversary; commend Introduced
- HR 1477 Sports, Joseph A. "Joe"; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1169 The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol; exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; recognize Introduced
- HR 1013 Massey, Abit; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 912 Conn Family; commend Introduced
- HR 911 Freedom; live bald eagle mascot of Georgia Southern University; condolences Introduced
- HR 910 Hanberry, Mrs. Lee Ellen; 90th birthday; commend Introduced
- HR 908 McMichen, Ella Levenia Sosebee; condolences Introduced
- HR 760 House interns; 2025 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 759 2025 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives on their exemplary service; commend Introduced
- HR 750 House Interns; 2025 regular session of the General Assembly of Georgia; commend Introduced
- HR 740 2025 regular session temporary administrative assistants for the Georgia House of Representatives; exemplary service; commend Introduced
- HR 607 St. Joseph's Hospital of Savannah, Georgia; 150th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 556 Jackson, Richard L.; recipient of the 2025 Leaders in Corporate Citizenship Ann Cramer Lifetime Achievement Award; commend Introduced
- HR 555 Barrow, Craig and Diana; inaugural recipients of the Vince and Barbara Dooley Friends of the UGA Libraries Award; commend Introduced
- HR 541 Legacy of the Battle of Brier Creek; honor Introduced
- HR 459 Brinson, Matt; commend Introduced
Historical 602 bills
- HB 757 Elections; determination of qualifying periods for special elections; provide Failed
- HB 704 Professions and businesses; licensure of recreational therapists; require Died
- HB 919 Revenue and taxation; deduction from Georgia taxable income for casualty losses of timber in an amount based on the diminution of value; provide Died
- HB 709 State of Georgia; holding of a nonbinding, advisory referendum election to determine whether to continue the advancement of time from standard time to daylight saving time or to observe standard time or daylight saving time year round; provide Died
- HB 1062 Solid waste management; location of any municipal solid waste disposal facility within a certain distance of a blackwater river; prohibit Died
- HB 31 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 Signed
- HB 976 Bulloch County Public Facilities Authority Act; enact Signed
- HR 1170 Joint session; message from Chief Justice of the Supreme Court Died
- HR 959 Georgia House of Representatives; Georgia Economic Developers Association; efforts to improve the economic development climate of the State of Georgia; commend Died
- HR 931 International Holocaust Remembrance Day; January 27, 2020; recognize Died
- HR 1189 LifeLink Foundation; commend Died
- HR 1413 Miller, Ashia; commend Died
- HB 793 General appropriations; State Fiscal Year July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021 Signed
- HR 1009 Isakson, Johnny; United States Senator; commend Died
- HB 545 Nuisances; treatment of agricultural facilities and operations and forest land; provisions Died
- HR 1473 Adjournment; relative to Died
- HR 1 Nathan Deal Judicial Center; naming the forthcoming new state appellate judicial complex Signed
- HR 792 Victims of the C-130 plane crash near Savannah, Georgia; May 2, 2018; condolences Died
- HR 524 Effingham YMCA Christian Leadership Academy of the Effingham YMCA; commend Died
- HR 1034 Metts, Dr. James C., Jr.; condolences Died
- HR 1030 Habitat for Humanity; commend Died
- HB 306 Screven County Industrial Development Authority; revise projects that the authority may undertake Signed
- HB 382 Outdoor stewardship; eligible applicants for and recipients of grants; redefine Signed
- HB 315 Local government; certain agreements from consultants who enter into contracts or arrangements to prepare or develop requirements for bids; provide Signed
- HR 346 Georgia Southern Nursing Angels Memorial Bridge; Bryan County; dedicate Signed
Co-sponsored
56 billsCurrent session 56 bills
- HR 2096 Donatucci family; unwavering support, dedication, and sacrifice in devotion to public service; recognize Introduced
- HR 1979 Hyland, Donna W.; retirement from Children's Healthcare of Atlanta; commend Introduced
- HR 1843 Smith, Representative Lynn; commend Introduced
- HR 1769 Curtin, Kevin F.; retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 1752 Honorable Terry England Intersection; Barrow County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1681 Atlanta World Cup Host Committee; commend Introduced
- HR 1591 The Claxton Enterprise; commend Introduced
- HR 1581 Sidney R. Miles Memorial Highway; Tattnall County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 1506 Chambers, Michael "Mike" Earl, Sr.; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1501 Riekeman, Dr. Guy F; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 1459 Dale Murphy Day; February 26, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1445 Georgia Building Authority team; continued historical preservation of the Georgia State Capitol; urge Passed
- HR 1380 Statesboro-Bulloch County Day at the capitol; February 18, 2026; recognize Introduced
- HR 1282 Georgia Building Authority team; excellence in the restoration of the Georgia State Capitol; commend Introduced
- HR 1257 Hodges, Herbert; 2025 Georgia Tree Farmer of the Year; commend Introduced
- HR 1243 Georgia Next Generation 9-1-1 Fund; authorize creation - CA Signed
- HR 1114 Homeowner's Incentive Adjustment clause; remove cap on benefits - CA Introduced
- HR 1055 Hembree, Representative Bill; honoring the life and memory; condolences Introduced
- HR 899 Stevens, Joyce Carter; commend Introduced
- HR 896 Georgia Pharmacy Association; 150th anniversary; recognize Introduced
- HR 877 Hembree, Bill; commend Introduced
- HR 850 Riley, Lynne; occasion of her retirement; commend Introduced
- HR 823 Boggs, Chief Justice Michael P.; commend Introduced
- HR 813 Trooper Jimmy Cenescar Memorial Bridge; Gwinnett County; dedicate Introduced
- HR 742 Georgia Southern University Clay Target Team; winning the 2024 and 2025 ACUI/SCTP Collegiate Clay Target Championships; commend Introduced
Voting record
Historical 50 votes
| Bill | Vote | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
|
HR 1107
Economic Development, Department of; construct the emerging commercial space industry in Georgia; urge
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1036
State of Georgia; fund public awareness campaign in support of computer science education; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1194
House Study Committee on Retrospective Emergency Room Policies; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 29, 2018 |
|
HR 1198
United States Congress; increase per diem rate for nursing care in state veteran homes to 75 percent of state private nursing rates; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1430
United States Air Force; deploy F-35 fighter jets to military air bases in Georgia; encourage
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1698
House Rural Development Council; investigate ways to streamline and make equitable use of public rights of way; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1160
House Study Committee on Risks Associated with Kratom; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1540
United States Congress; take immediate and significant action to invest in funding infrastructure construction, maintenance, and repair; request
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1397
Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA); withdraw the Electronic Logging Device regulation on the agriculture industry; encourage
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1317
House Study Committee on Reforming Real Property Taxation; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1257
House Study Committee on the Workforce Shortage and Crisis in Home and Community Based Settings; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1612
Federal government; take extra measures to provide necessary health care and additional needs of our veterans and families affected by contaminated water at Camp Lejeune; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1429
House Study Committee on County Governance; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 27, 2018 |
|
HR 1398
House Study Committee on Short-Term Rental Providers; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1064
Fulton County; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1068
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1067
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1069
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1063
South Fulton, City of; limit authority of mayor and city council over personal matters
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 913
House Study Committee on Incorporating Law Enforcement in the Pathway to Treatment and Social Services for Persons Having Challenges with Drug Use and Mental Health; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1071
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1061
Tarrytown, Town of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1065
Jefferson, City of; creation of one or more community improvement districts; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1070
Stonecrest, City of; ad valorem tax; provide homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HR 1473
House Study Committee on Industrial Hemp Production; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1072
Henry County; annual salary for coroner and deputy coroner; provide
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 23, 2018 |
|
HB 1045
Putnam County; Redevelopment Powers Law; provide for referendum
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1062
Douglas, City of; governing authority; stagger terms of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1053
United States Congress; create a reliable stream of resources to address deferred maintenance needs in America's National Park System; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1052
Whitfield County; board of commissioners; provide for election by district
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1060
Stonecrest, City of; provide new charter
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1054
Acworth, City of; adopt by reference a certain map
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1059
Murray County; abolish office of elected county surveyor; provide appointment of county surveyor
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1056
South Fulton, City of; ad valorem tax; provide new homestead exemption
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1041
McDonough, City of; revise corporate boundaries
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1043
Jesup, City of; board of commissioners; provide staggered terms
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1058
Miller County; Board of Education; revise districts for election of members
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1057
Pelham, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1374
House Study Committee on Professional Licensing Boards Operations and Funding; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HB 1046
Fitzgerald, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendar |
Yea | pass | March 21, 2018 |
|
HR 1414
House Study Committee on School Security; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1470
President of the United States; relocate United States Embassy to Israel's capital of Jerusalem; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1292
Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia Advisory Council; study providing access to quality long-term care for individuals with Alzheimer's; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1137
United States Congress; President of the United States; support members of the armed forces and repair mental and physical health; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 944
People's Republic of China; organ harvesting; express concern
ADOPT |
Not Voting | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1471
House Study Committee on the Revitalization of the Atlanta State Farmers Market; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HR 1469
Government of Israel; maintain Consulate General in Atlanta, Georgia; urge
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 19, 2018 |
|
HB 1025
Jesup, City of; levy an excise tax
Local Calendars without HB1041 |
Yea | pass | March 15, 2018 |
|
HR 1260
House Study Committee on Juvenile Court Judges; create
ADOPT |
Yea | pass | March 15, 2018 |
|
HB 1039
Big Canoe Water and Sewer Authority Act; enact
Local Calendars without HB1041 |
Yea | pass | March 15, 2018 |
Career history 2 past roles
- Lower chamber District 159 Republican
- Lower chamber District 159 Republican