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Georgia lawmakers decide dozens of bills on key deadline day
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Senators debate over SB 601 in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, on Crossover Day, in Atlanta. Crossover Day is the General Assembly's internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state's 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. - photo by Associated Press
ATLANTA — Georgia lawmakers waded through dozens of bills at a key deadline. Tuesday was crossover day in the General Assembly, when bills and other measures are required to pass in the House or Senate and move on to the other chamber.