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Those who attended the annual Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon in the summer and heard Gov. Brian Kemp talk about tort reform as one of his top priorities for the year, may have been caught a little by surprise Wednesday morning at the Chamber’s annual Eggs and Issues event. While Kemp still talked about tort reform, the Governor spoke more about rewriting litigation rules in a multi-year effort as opposed to a sweeping reform – taking the first step this year.
“For too long, business owners and individuals alike have struggled under the weight of sky-high insurance costs. The cost to do business in our state should not be so high it stalls job creation and impedes growth because of frivolous lawsuits that drive up insurance premiums,” said Kemp. “In Georgia, we have some of the highest premiums in the country. We can and should do something about that.
“I look forward to working with the leadership and members of both chambers of the General Assembly on meaningful reforms that will stabilize costs for everyday Georgians, incentivize job creators to bring more opportunity to all parts of our state, and ensure Georgia is the best place to start, grow, and operate a business.”
According to Kemp, he and his team have been working the past several months, meeting with representatives from a full range of industries to learn more about their challenges.
“Following those extensive conversations, my team and I have determined this issue deserves consideration beyond one session. We will begin by taking the first step this year,” Kemp said. “Like in every major undertaking our state has tackled in the past, we will work on a Georgia-specific solution; one designed to make meaningful reforms in this area over the next several years. I look forward to introducing legislation this year that will reflect…
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