2022 Georgia General Assembly Archives

Georgia’s statewide anti-gang unit will start work on July 1

June 9, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia’s new statewide gang unit will soon start prosecuting crimes across The Peach State.

Georgia bill requires Superior Court judge to grant bail in human trafficking cases

May 13, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed legislation to keep defendants facing human trafficking charges from immediately returning to the streets after their arrest.

New Georgia law creates tax credit for donations to qualified law enforcement foundations

May 11, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a measure that gives a tax credit to individuals or businesses that donate to qualified law enforcement foundations.

Kemp signs into law Georgia bill that would allow nonprofits to offer free maternity services

May 6, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Gov. Brian Kemp has signed a bill to allow nonprofits to offer “maternity supportive housing residences” and resources at no cost for pregnant and postpartum women.

Georgia’s Kemp says four bills he signed will strengthen and enhance state’s workforce

April 29, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed four bills he says will strengthen and enhance the state’s workforce.

Georgia’s Kemp signs into law several education-related bills, including ‘divisive concepts’ ban

April 28, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed a series of bills he says will protect students and increase transparency, but critics derided the measures as unnecessary.

Georgia’s Kemp signs into law seven law enforcement-related bills

April 25, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp signed seven bills he says will support law enforcement officers throughout Georgia and toughen penalties for criminals.

Georgia Legislature passes college free speech bill

April 7, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers approved legislation they say would eliminate so-called “free speech zones” on college campuses.

Georgia lawmakers sign off on flat tax

April 5, 2022 T.A. DeFeo | The Center Square contributor

Georgia lawmakers passed legislation that will gradually drop the state income tax rate over the next few years, a move that proponents say will make the state more competitive.

Measure to allow gambling in Georgia advances

March 31, 2022 Todd DeFeo

Georgia voters soon could decide whether to allow sports wagering and casino gambling.