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Georgia Rep. Richard Smith ATLANTA – Longtime state Rep. Richard Smith died suddenly overnight at the age of 78 after fighting the flu. Smith, R-Columbus, was chairman of the House

House took up the following measures on the floor on Legislative Day 24: HB 122 - Georgia Achieving A Better Life Experience ABLE; governance of program by board of directors of Georgia Higher Education Savings Plan; provide Substitute HEd-27th. Committee Substitute passed.

With a week remaining before Crossover Day, activity hit a fever pitch in the Capitol on Monday. The House and Senate floors were both active with debate of weighty measures like...

The Senate started today by unveiling its version of the $32.5 billion Amended FY 2023 Budget. In the House, there were 6 bills addressing insurance concerns. Later, the Senate Regulated Industries Committee addressed certificate of need for healthcare facilities.

House Economic Development and Tourism Committee passed out heavily-negotiated measures proposing a constitutional amendment eliminating the prohibition on gambling in the state and enabling legislation for sports betting.

Spirits were high on Monday as weary lawmakers and lobbyists embraced the fact that only one week remains in the 2022 Legislative Session. The State Capitol has a bit of a “last week of...

The Senate passed several measures today - one of which will help Georgians with the price of gas at the pumps. HB 304, authored by Representative Jodi Lott (R-Evans), moved through the...

The Senate passed several measures today, one of which will help Georgians with the price of gas at the pumps. HB 304, authored by Representative Jodi Lott, moved through the Senate after a full discussion on oil distribution, including debate on the root cause of the rise in fuel prices.

The Senate passed several measures today, one of which will help Georgians with the price of gas at the pumps. HB 304, authored by Representative Jodi Lott, moved through the Senate after a full discussion on oil distribution, including debate on the root cause of the rise in fuel prices.

With less than a week to go before Crossover Day, the General Assembly continued to advance major propositions through the legislative process on Tuesday. One of those major...