Georgia House unanimously approves overhauling citizen’s arrest law
Gov. Brian Kemp and state lawmakers detailed proposed changes to Georgia's citizen's arrest law on Feb. 16, 2021. (Photo by Beau Evans) ATLANTA - Legislation to overhaul Georgia’s Civil War-era citizen’s arrest law inspired by the murder of Ahmaud Arbery last year...
Georgia Senate revives, passes bill to create new chief labor officer
The Georgia Senate revived and passed a bill Monday aimed at helping the state Department of Labor dole out long-delayed unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Georgia House passes Patient and Resident Representation and Visitation Act
ATLANTA - A bill letting some family members visit Georgians in hospitals or nursing homes during health emergencies like coronavirus cleared the state House of Representatives Monday after an emotional debate. The legislation, which passed 113-57 and now moves to the...
Ban on salaries for Georgia officials facing felonies clears state Senate
The Georgia Senate passed two measures Monday to bar top state and local elected officials from continuing to draw paychecks after being charged with a felony for abusing their office.
Broad bill to end no-excuse mail-in votes, boost voter ID clears Georgia Senate
A major overhaul of Georgia’s absentee voting system and other election changes brought by Republican lawmakers passed in the state Senate Monday by a party-line vote, sparking cries of voter suppression from Democratic leaders.
Georgia House OKs gift cards for coin-operated amusement machines
ATLANTA - Owners of convenience stores and restaurants featuring coin-operated amusement machines (COAMs) would be able to sell gift cards to players under legislation the Georgia House of Representatives passed Monday. The use of gift cards would go a long way toward...
Standard or daylight? Georgia lawmakers disagree
Georgia Rep. Wes Cantrell ATLANTA - The Georgia House of Representatives and state Senate are at loggerheads over how Georgians should tell time. The House passed legislation last Friday calling for the Peach State to observe daylight saving time all year. That...
Georgia House tightens monitoring of coal ash as Democrats call for tougher steps
Georgia Rep. Debbie Buckner ATLANTA - The Georgia House of Representatives overwhelmingly passed legislation Friday tightening monitoring requirements for ash generated by coal-burning power plants. But the 161-2 vote came despite concerns some House Democrats...