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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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