ATLANTA ~ In a move to strengthen Georgia's workforce and provide more opportunities for its citizens, Governor Brian P. Kemp, along with Speaker Jon Burns and members of the Georgia General Assembly, signed four important pieces of legislation into law today.

The bills signed by Governor Kemp include HB 192, HB 38, HB 172, and SB 85. These laws aim to invest in Georgia's talent pipeline and make critical updates to existing programs that support the success of its citizens.

Governor Kemp expressed his pride in Georgia being recognized as the No. 1 state for business for an unprecedented 11 consecutive years. He also reiterated his commitment to making Georgia not only the best state for business but also the top state for talent.

One of the bills signed into law today is the Top State for Talent Act (HB 192), sponsored by Representative Matthew Gambill and carried in the Senate by Senator Drew Echols. This bill codifies the Georgia MATCH program and reflects the work of the Governor's Workforce Strategy Team in state law.

More on Georgia Chron

• Netherlands American Chamber of Commerce Announces Leadership Transition
• CCHR Calls Out Psychiatry's Pattern of Resistance to Antidepressant Deprescribing
• Boston Industrial Solutions Introduces New Natron® 310 Hyper White UV Ink for Enhanced Printing Performance
• Jerusalem International Jazz Festival Returns June 9–11, 2026
• New analysis reveals second job workers keep just 80p in every pound they earn

Another important piece of legislation is HB 38, sponsored by Representative Chuck Martin and carried in the Senate by Senator Max Burns. This bill extends the sunset for the college completion grant program through 2029 and lowers degree completion thresholds, making more students eligible to receive this grant. These updates aim to help more students finish their degrees and enter the workforce with necessary skills.

HB 172, sponsored by Representative David Huddleston and carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Brass, was also signed into law today. This bill increases the loan purchase amount for veterinarians practicing food animal specialties in rural areas from $80,000 over four years to $90,000 over three years.

Lastly, SB 85 was signed into law today. Sponsored by Senator Matt Brass and carried in the House by Representative Trey Kelley, this bill establishes the Georgia Foster Care Scholarship Program. This program will provide up to $30,000 per year for eligible foster and former foster youth pursuing postsecondary education after all other federal or state grants, scholarships, or tuition waivers are applied.

More on Georgia Chron

• NRE Health Institute Launches International Study Examining Motivations Behind Non-Sexual Nudity
• A Foundational Claim in Human Secrecy Goes Public
• Agape Leadership Academy Opens Nationwide Enrollment — State ESA Scholarships Cover Full Tuition for Families in 7 States
• Las Vegas Headliner Don Barnhart Brings National Touring Comedy Show to Comedy Cabana
• Nevada Boxing Hall of Fame Announces 14th Annual Induction Gala Weekend Honoring Classes of 2025 and 2026

Governor Kemp expressed his gratitude to the bill sponsors and stakeholders who helped make these policies a reality. He specifically thanked Rep. Matthew Gambill, Sen. Drew Echols, Rep. Chris Erwin, Sen. Max Burns, and members of the Workforce Strategy Team for their work on HB 192; Rep. Chuck Martin, Sen. Max Burns, and Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) Presidents Lynne Riley and Chris Green for their efforts on HB 38; Rep. David Huddleston, Sen. Matt Brass, Rep. Chuck Martin, and Sen. Max Burns for their work on HB 172; and Sen. Matt Brass, Rep. Trey Kelley, LG Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Rep. Chuck Martin, and Sen. Max Burns for their contributions to SB 85.

These new laws reflect Governor Kemp's commitment to making Georgia a top state for talent and ensuring that its citizens have access to the resources they need to succeed in the workforce. With these targeted investments in its talent pipeline and critical updates to existing programs, Georgia is well-positioned to continue its success as a leader in business and opportunity for its citizens.

---

Show All News | Disclaimer | Report Violation