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Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects special session to undercut incoming Bottoms

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejects special session to undercut incoming Bottoms

Summary

Outgoing Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp rejected a call for a special session of the Georgia General Assembly. He said he would not convene lawmakers to curtail executive branch powers or debate redistricting changes, as Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms prepares to take office.

Key Facts

  • Brian Kemp is Georgia’s outgoing governor.
  • Kemp rejected a request for a special legislative session.
  • The session was described as an effort to limit incoming Gov.-elect Keisha Lance Bottoms.
  • Kemp said he would not convene lawmakers to curtail executive branch powers.
  • Kemp also said he would not convene a session to debate redistricting changes.
  • Kemp’s statement was reported by CBS News.
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