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Gov. Kemp signs legislation to simplify regulations and improve government efficiency

By AccessWDUN Staff
Posted 8:00PM on Friday 9th May 2025 ( 9 hours ago )

Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of bills into law Thursday to reduce bureaucracy, modernize professional licensing and protect state agencies from foreign interference.

The governor signed Senate Bill 96 and House Bill 113, two legislative priorities focused on streamlining government operations and improving cybersecurity in state procurement.

"Every day we serve the people of Georgia, it’s important for us to remember that we work for them," Kemp said. "It’s our job to help streamline their experiences with the government, make it easier for them to access opportunity, and limit as best we can the challenges they may face in accessing new skills and good careers.”

SB 96, sponsored by Sen. Drew Echols and carried in the House by Rep. Matthew Gambill, reduces the administrative burden on state agencies by eliminating inactive or redundant boards.

HB 113, sponsored by Rep. Lauren McDonald and carried in the Senate by Sen. Bo Hatchett, requires the Georgia Technology Authority to maintain a list of products and companies linked to foreign adversaries, as designated by the U.S. Secretary of Commerce. The Department of Administrative Services and other agencies will use the list to guide purchasing decisions and enhance state security.

Kemp also signed several additional bills aimed at reforming professional licensing and simplifying government operations:

"Thanks to the diligent work of our partners in the General Assembly, I’m proud to say that the bills I’ve signed today will help us accomplish that," Kemp said.

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