Kemp Signs School Bus Safety Law, First As Governor

ATLANTA -- Gov. Brian Kemp signed his first new law on Friday, as Senate Bill 25 goes into immediate effect to improve school bus safety for families and children across Georgia.

“First of all, I want to thank House and Senate leadership – and all members of the General Assembly – for their unanimous support of this important legislation," said Kemp. "Republicans and Democrats all recognized that swift action was needed on this issue. When it came to ensuring the safety of our families and our children, I am proud to say that we all stood together.”

Kemp was joined by the bill’s sponsors, state Sen. Bill Heath (R - Bremen) and state Rep. Ginny Ehrhart (R - Powder Springs), and others.

“This was a team effort – from the General Assembly, law enforcement, educators, and concerned citizens – to do the right thing and help save lives," Kemp said. As my first bill signed into law as Georgia’s 83rd Governor, S.B. 25 shows that there are many important issues here at the State Capitol that we can all agree on. I hope S.B. 25 serves as a model as we move through this legislative session, and in the coming years, of what Republicans and Democrats can accomplish together to keep Georgians safe.”

Senate Bill 25 received unanimous support from the General Assembly.

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