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Georgia lawmakers worked late into the night on Crossover Day, a key internal legislative deadline. Dozens of bills were approved, while dozens of others never made it to a vote.

Here’s your cheat sheet of some of the legislation:

Passed

• SB 85 Senator Doc Rhett, Authorizes members of the Employees’ Retirement System to obtain up to sixty months of creditable service for active military service in the United States armed forces;

• Senate Bill 180, a religious liberty measure from state Sen. Ed Setzler, R-Acworth, that drew opposition from Democrats and business groups, including the Metro Atlanta Chamber and Georgia Chamber.

• SB 390, which would ban local libraries from being affiliated with the American Library Association.
• SB 507, a bill to create an “America First” specialty license plate in Georgia.
• SB 395 passed unanimously and would allow anyone in schools to possess and administer naloxone, the opioid reversal drug.

• House Bill 1105. Following the killing of nursing student Laken Riley in Athens, the legislation would require local law enforcement to notify federal officials if they’ve detained an undocumented immigrant.
• HB 1180 would put limits on how much the state will spend on its lucrative film tax credit while at the same time requiring companies to do more to promote the state in order to get the maximum tax break.

• The House passed a series of mental health measures, including a bill to repay student loans for those who go into critical need specialties and a measure to make licensure easier for some provider roles.

What didn’t make it

• SB 532, a bill to require an opt-in from parents for children to take a sex education class didn’t get a vote. The measure also sought to prevent sex ed in schools before the 5th grade.
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• House Resolution 780, which called for a constitutional amendment to ban non-citizens from voting, failed to reach the two-thirds threshold amid opposition from Democrats who said the prohibition was already enshrined in Georgia law.

• SB 221, a measure that would have eliminated automatic voter registration, did not advance.
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• HB 1338, which would limit new mining permits near the Okefenokee Swamp for three years.
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• Never on the agenda? Proposals to expand Medicaid in the state, much to the frustration of Democrats. Also, legislation from state Sen. Elena Parent, D-Atlanta, to codify access to in vitro fertilization (IVF) services in Georgia.

The Three Amigos Ride Again!

Senator "Doc" Rhett Recognizes Woman of Excellence

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Superior Court Judge Angela Brown

Superior Court Judge Kelly Hill

Solicitor General Makia Metzger

In His Image Bible Institute International

Achieves Accreditation Candidacy Status from ABHE

In His Image Bible Institute International, located in Marietta, GA, proudly secured Accreditation Candidacy Status from the Association for Biblical Higher Education (ABHE) in February 2024.

The mission of In His Image Bible Institute International (IHIBII) is to educate students for service and leadership throughout the world by developing authentically Christian, spiritually mature, effective leaders in their families, communities, marketplace, and globally.

Under the leadership of Dr. and Mrs. Warren Dillon, it stands as a beacon for those seeking a compelling and spiritually enriching education. President Dillon emphasizes the transformative impact of IHIBII, with numerous graduates making substantial contributions to their generation for Christ. Whether planting churches, engaging in missions, serving in staff positions, or becoming educators, IHIBII alums exemplify the institute's commitment to empowering effective leaders.

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Small business Support!

Congratulations to the recent recipients of the Cobb County Entrepreneurship Grant: Hardcore Storage Solutions, The Party Cart, Refreshment Xpress Vending, and Empire Ink. The four small businesses received grant funds from Cobb County Economic Development to support their business ventures.

Visit www.cobbcounty.org/incentives for more information about this small business grant program.

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