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News Articles: Crossover Day

House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) speaks on the first day of the 2022 legislative session.

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  • Politics

Battleground: Ballot Box | What survived Georgia lawmakers' internal Crossover Day deadline

On this week's episode, GPB public policy reporter Riley Bunch joins to discuss major legislation approved before the close of Crossover Day at the Georgia Capitol.

March 16, 2022
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Riley Bunch
Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan hammers the gavel in the Senate Chamber on the first day of the 2022 legislative session.

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  • Politics

Crossover Day: Dozens of bills fly across lawmakers’ desks, but only some live on

The state House and Senate took up dozens and dozens of bills on Crossover Day, the internal deadline for bills to pass one chamber or the other to stay under consideration.

March 16, 2022
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By:
  • Riley Bunch and
  • Stephen Fowler
The Georgia Capitol building in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

Lawmakers Brief: Georgia House Passes Bill Moving 17-Year-Olds Into Juvenile Court

The Georgia House has passed legislation which moves many criminal cases for 17-year-olds from superior court to juvenile court.

March 09, 2021
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By:
  • Rahul Bali
State Rep. Al Williams and other lawmakers speak on the steps of the Glynn County Courthouse

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  • Law

Brunswick Celebrates As Citizen's Arrest Repeal Moves Forward

The state House voted unanimously to repeal Georgia's citizen's arrest law, which has been in the spotlight since the murder of Ahmaud Arbery in February 2020.

March 09, 2021
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By:
  • Emily Jones
Protesters opposed to changes in Georgia's voting laws sit on the steps inside the State Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., as the Legislature meets Monday, March 8, 2021, in Atlanta.

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  • Politics

A Dozen Voting Bills, Citizen's Arrest Overhaul Survive 2021 Crossover Day

Crossover Day in the Georgia legislature was dominated by a tale of contrasts Monday: In the Senate, Republicans narrowly advanced a bill that would end no-excuse absentee voting, while the House unanimously approved an overhaul of the citizen's arrest statute.

March 09, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
Georgia State Capitol

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  • Elections

Voting Bills Dominate 2021 Georgia Crossover Day

It's Crossover Day for the Georgia Legislature, and the Senate will focus on voting bills in particular. It's typically the last day a bill has to pass out of one chamber to be considered for the rest of the session. Watch a Special one-hour edition of Lawmakers tonight at 7 p.m. for the latest. 

March 08, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
An illustration of a paper plane flying across a photo of the General Assembly.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Voting Rights (And Restrictions) On Display On Crossover Day

Monday on Political Rewind: Georgia teachers are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. Officials hope the move will ensure schools across the state are able to keep their doors open for in-person classes. Also, legislators face an important deadline at the state Capitol. Crossover Day at the General Assembly means any legislation unable to pass out of either legislative chamber today is potentially dead until next year.

March 08, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more

Bills Meet Their Fate Ahead Of Crossover Day

Thursday signals the last day for bills to be passed out of one chamber, the House or Senate, to the other. It's known as crossover day. After that,...

April 16, 2020
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By:
  • Ross Terrell

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  • News

'On Second Thought' For Friday, March 8, 2019

On today's show, GPB reporters recapped events from crossover day at the Capitol, "Macon Conversations" addressed issues of identity, and the Dining for...

March 08, 2019
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By:
  • Virginia Prescott ,
  • Amy Kiley ,
  • and 4 more
Passengers like this one at Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson Airport could see changes if the state takes over control of the facility.

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  • Politics

This Week In Georgia Politics: Ralston Ethics Complaints, Airport Takeover, New Medicaid Waiver Plan

This week in Georgia politics involved the ongoing discussion over House Speaker David Ralston (R-Blue Ridge) and calls for his resignation, Gov. Kemp's...

March 01, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Virginia Prescott
From left to right: Jim Galloway, Greg Bluestein, Jackie Cushman, Bill Nigut, and Teresa Tomlinson.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind At The State Capitol For Crossover Day

On this edition of Political Rewind, we are live from the Georgia State Capitol for Crossover Day. Which crucial bills will die and which will live to...

February 28, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
A view of campus at Georgia Tech, one of the state's public colleges and universities. The Georgia House passed a bill that would allow concealed weapons on campuses like these all across Georgia.

Georgia House Backs Bill Allowing Guns On College Campuses

Despite Gov. Nathan Deal's forceful veto last year, Georgia's House approved another bill on Friday that would allow licensed gun owners to carry...

March 03, 2017
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By:
  • Kathleen Foody and
  • Associated Press
GPB News NPR

Changes to 9 House Districts Pass After Democrats Protest

Republicans approved changes to nine Georgia House districts as Democrats accused the majority party of trying to protect its own. The bill was approved...

March 03, 2017
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By:
  • Associated Press

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