ATLANTA (May 3, 2024) — Majority Whip Sen. Randy Robertson (R–Cataula) joined Governor Brian P. Kemp at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center Wednesday, May 1, for the signing of public safety legislation, including Senate Bill 63, a measure which he authored. The bill clarifies that no bail schedule, local standing order, official policy or local ordinance can require the unsecured judicial release of an accused individual before appearing in front of a judge. Furthermore, the legislation adds several additional bail-restricted offenses.
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ATLANTA (May 3, 2023) | Today, Governor Brian Kemp signed Senate Bill 55 into law. SB 55, the Lemonade Stand Act, sponsored by Senator Elena Parent (D – Atlanta), will allow those under the age of 18 to sell non-consumable goods, pre-packaged food items and non-alcoholic beverages on private property without requiring permits or licenses or incurring tax, as long as the revenue totals $5,000 or less in a calendar year.
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