Crossover Day Round Up

Crossover Day Round Up

Key Highlights from the Georgia Capitol

Crossover Day marks the final opportunity for legislation to pass from one chamber to the other in time to become law this year. While Georgia Republicans continue to push culture war bills with no real benefits for Georgians, Democrats remain focused on real issues affecting our communities.

Democrats' Key Legislative Actions:

  • Advanced a bill to protect homeownership from hedge funds and corporate landlords. Read more
  • Continued pushing for full Medicaid expansion, emphasizing the dire need for improved healthcare access in Georgia.
  • Proposed a constitutional amendment to protect reproductive freedom from political interference.
  • Advanced bills to support veterans, Georgia's music industry, and formerly incarcerated individuals reintegrating into society. See legislation
  • Introduced a bill to raise the minimum wage from $5.15 to $22 per hour. Read the proposal

Republican Legislative Stunts:

  • Proposed book bans and restrictions on diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. Details
  • Passed a sales tax holiday on guns and ammo, despite recent tragic school shootings. More info
  • Introduced bills that favor insurance companies over Georgia consumers, making it harder to hold them accountable. Learn more

Legislative Prep Rallies

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Update from Our Voter Protection Team 🗳️

OPPOSE:

  • A bill that would force Georgia to exit ERIC
  • A bill that allows municipalities to limit Saturday voting for municipal elections
  • A bill allowing election superintendents to conduct hand recounts of ballots on their own volition
  • A bill prohibiting schools from disclosing student directory information to any candidate or campaign committee

SUPPORT:

  • A bill limiting the effective date of rules or regulations adopted by the State Election Board
  • A bill that eliminates the special election date on the 3rd Tuesday in September in odd years
  • A bill outlining procedures for removing a member of the State Elections Board when the legislature is out of session
  • A bill allowing individuals with certain disabilities or who are pregnant to go to the front of the line during voting

From the State Press Office 📰

Recent press releases: