The Georgia Senate passed a bill that would eliminate unsecured judicial release for some offenses. Senate Bill 63, sponsored by Sen. Randy Robertson (R - Cataula), aims to crack down on crime by expanding the list of crimes that require cash bail.
A Georgia House committee unanimously passed a plan on Wednesday that would mark a major shift in the future of electric vehicles in the state by establishing new charging fees that are similar to the cost of refueling a car.
Georgia lawmakers are watering down a bill to allow heavier trucks on state highways after widespread opposition to the original measure by state and local officials.
A state Senate committee narrowly approved legislation late Tuesday that would replace Georgia’s certificate of need law governing hospitals with a less restrictive “special health-care service” license.
Georgia senators pressed pause Tuesday on a bill that may have banned the marijuana-adjacent gummies, oils and vape cartridges now on sale at Georgia retailers.
Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns says state lawmakers will make another push to improve mental health care this year. He said Tuesday that a forthcoming bill will include a series of changes, plus multiple studies aimed at setting the groundwork for more action in the years ahead.
On Day 21 of the 2023 legislative session, the Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee passed a bill that aims to create a pathway for legal gambling in Georgia.
Georgia is one of three states where a 17-year-old who is accused of a crime stands for trial alongside adults in state superior court. A bipartisan proposal would instead send many of these older teens to juvenile court.
Kratom, a drug made from the leaves of the Southeast Asian tree, is unregulated in Georgia. Lawmakers say it can be purchased at gas stations or convenience stores despite potentially dangerous side effects.
Three Democratic representatives introduced a series of bills aiming to promote police accountability on Day 20. The lawmakers said the bills were inspired by the death of Tyre Nichols after Memphis police beat him.
Georgia lawmakers say they will rewrite a bill that would slow the flow of children into foster care. That's after concerns were raised by juvenile court judges and children's advocates.
