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This bill, known as the Georgia Legislative Integrity and Representation Act of 2025, introduces several key provisions designed to protect and enhance the legislative powers of Georgia General Assembly members. The bill prohibits any rules, statutes, or executive actions that would limit the number of bills or resolutions a legislator can file, arguing that such limitations unconstitutionally restrict elected officials' ability to represent their constituents. It mandates physical, recorded votes for critical positions like Speaker of the House and Senate President Pro Tempore, as well as for adopting or amending legislative rules, requiring a two-thirds majority and public entry of individual votes in the legislative journal. The bill also establishes the position of Legislative Constitutional Counsel, an independent legal professional appointed by a two-thirds vote of both legislative chambers, who will provide legal support to Assembly members, advise on constitutional rights and legislative procedures, and remain free from executive branch or partisan leadership control. The overall intent is to strengthen legislative transparency, protect representatives' rights to propose legislation, and ensure accountability in the Georgia General Assembly, with provisions for judicial review if these rights are challenged.

https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/71096