Shaw Blackmon serves Houston County, Georgia with simple, smart and effective leadership.
Shaw is a fiscally conservative Republican who understands the need to protect our freedoms, grow our small businesses, and support our military community. As Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee, he is uniquely positioned to influence all taxation, tariffs, and other revenue-raising measures in the state. In this role he is also serves as a chief budget writers. Shaw is committed to the ideals of limited government, family values and personal responsibility and is working tirelessly to build a better future for all Georgians.
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Rep. Shaw Blackmon Applauds Governor Kemp for Signing Income and Property Tax Relief Legislation
ATLANTA – State Representative Shaw Blackmon (R-Bonaire), chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, today announces that Governor Brian Kemp has signed House Bill 463 and Senate Bill 33 into law. Sponsored by Rep. Blackmon, HB 463 lowers the state income tax rate, increases the standard deduction and exempts portions of tips and overtime pay from taxation. Rep. Blackmon also carried SB 33 in the House, which limits property tax assessment increases and allows local governments to utilize sales taxes to provide additional tax relief for Georgia homeowners.
2026 Legislative Update - Sine Die
The Georgia House wrapped up the final week of the 2026 legislative session, passing the Fiscal Year 2027 budget and advancing several key measures to the governor’s desk before Sine Die. Lawmakers focused on investments in education, healthcare, foster care support, and tax relief, alongside legislation aimed at strengthening consumer protections and expanding opportunity for Georgia families. With the session concluded, the governor will now consider these measures as they move toward becoming law.
2026 Legislative Update - Week 11
The Georgia House completed Week 11 of the 2026 Legislative Session, advancing a wide range of Senate legislation as lawmakers prepare for Sine Die. Key measures passed this week focused on strengthening public safety, expanding access to healthcare, supporting education, and delivering relief for Georgia families.
2026 Legislative Update - Week 10
The Georgia House completed Week 10 of the 2026 Legislative Session and continued advancing Senate legislation as the session entered its final days. Lawmakers passed measures to deliver tax relief, strengthen healthcare access, improve public safety, combat human trafficking, and support Georgia’s workforce and rural communities. With only days remaining, the House remains focused on moving meaningful legislation to the governor’s desk before Sine Die.
2026 Legislative Update - Post Crossover Recap
The Georgia House entered Week 9 of the 2026 Legislative Session and turned its focus to reviewing Senate legislation following Crossover Day, while advancing key priorities ahead of Sine Die. Lawmakers reached a major milestone with the bipartisan passage of the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, making significant investments in education, healthcare, public safety, and infrastructure. The House also passed a range of legislation aimed at strengthening schools, improving healthcare access, supporting working families, and addressing critical issues such as insurance affordability.