2023 Georgia General Assembly Archives

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett Carries Legislation to Confirm Kemp’s Fuel Tax Suspension Executive Orders

December 5, 2023 Official News Releases

Georgia Sen. Bo Hatchett, R–Cornelia, announced the passage of House Resolution 3EX, which ratifies Governor Brian P. Kemp’s Executive Orders to suspend the collection of motor fuel and diesel fuel taxes in response to the state of emergency caused by inflation.

Intersection honors late UGA football coach Vince Dooley

August 29, 2023 Special to Sightseers’ Delight

State and local officials have dedicated the Vince Dooley Memorial Intersection at the intersection of Broad and Lumpkin streets in downtown Athens.

Georgia lawmakers begin review of state’s tax credits

June 16, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers could consider overhauling the state’s tax credits when they reconvene in January, but the specific action they take could depend on what they hear from experts over the next few months.

Georgia Senate kills sports gambling bill

March 3, 2023 Todd DeFeo

The Georgia Senate nixed a bill that would have opened the door to sports betting in the state.

Georgia Senate kills bill to create Buckhead City

March 3, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia senators rejected a move to de-annex the Buckhead community from Atlanta and create a new city.

Georgia Senate committee fails to advance craft brewing bill

March 2, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Senate committee did not advance legislation that could have transformed the state’s craft brewing scene.

Georgia Senate committee advances measure to codify ‘Apex Doctrine’

March 1, 2023 Todd DeFeo

A Georgia Senate committee has advanced legislation to allow high-ranking company executives and government officials to avoid testifying in cases if they have no direct knowledge of the issue being litigated.

Georgia bills would allow ‘microenterprise’ home kitchens

February 28, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Georgia lawmakers have introduced legislation they say would allow “microenterprise operations” and home-based businesses to work out of home kitchens and in compliance with state law.

Business group says proposed bills would reduce frivolous lawsuits

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Proposed legislation would help reduce frivolous lawsuits, a Georgia business group says.

Policy group pushes to eliminate Georgia’s certificate of need program

February 24, 2023 Todd DeFeo

Americans for Prosperity-Georgia recently launched a six-figure campaign encouraging Georgia lawmakers to repeal the state’s certificate of need requirement.