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News Articles: sine die

The Georgia state Senate meets in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, during the final day of the legislature's 40-day session. Lawmakers faced final votes on a state budget and sought to reach agreement on a plan to improve mental-health care.

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Political Rewind: Recapping Sine Die 2023, What bills to watch for, DeSantis set to visit Georgia

Thursday on Political Rewind: As the dust settles after Sine Die, the fate of several major bills has become clear. A controversial budget, private school vouchers, expanded mental health care, and legalized sports betting - our panel weighs in.

March 30, 2023
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
The Georgia state Senate meets in Atlanta, Wednesday, March 29, 2023, during the final day of the legislature's 40-day session. Lawmakers faced final votes on a state budget and sought to reach agreement on a plan to improve mental-health care.

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Georgia lawmakers strike deal on truck weight limits

Georgia lawmakers have struck a deal on increasing weight limits for some trucks using Georgia highways. The legislature approved a last-minute compromise reached by House and Senate negotiators early Thursday during the final minutes of lawmakers' 2023 session.

March 30, 2023
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  • Associated Press
Lawmakers work in the House chambers during crossover day at the Georgia State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta.

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Political Rewind: The final day of legislative session; GA Supreme Court hears case on abortion law

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Today is Sine Die at the Legislature, the last day of the 2023 session. Our panel weighs in on what to expect and what the GOP majority has already passed. Meanwhile, state justices were skeptical of arguments made against Georgia's abortion law. The high court promised a swift opinion.

March 29, 2023
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Natalie Mendenhall ,
  • and 1 more
An illustration for Sine Die depicting votes on a bill in the background as paper tumbles from the sky.

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Political Rewind: As the dust settles following Sine Die, which bills passed and what didn't?

Tuesday on Political Rewind: The final day of the 2022 legislative session was yesterday. What legislation made it past the deadline and what will have to wait till the next time lawmakers meet? Our panel took a deep dive into the latest.

April 05, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Morning rises on the state Capitol in Atlanta, Ga., on the final day of the 2022 legislative session.

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Political Rewind: Taxes, cannabis, abortion pills, gambling and other issues face Sine Die deadline

Monday on Political Rewind: It’s the 40th and final day of the 2022 legislative session. A handful of high-profile measures remain to be decided. In the frenzy of activity marking the final day, what surprise measures could emerge? Our panel discusses the latest stories down at the Capitol. 

April 04, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
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Georgia lawmakers race to beat Monday deadline to get bills passed

Bills still hanging on the last day of the Legislative Session include election oversight, abortion pill access and sports betting.

April 04, 2022
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By:
  • Jill Nolin ,
  • Stanley Dunlap ,
  • and 1 more
A photo of the state Capitol in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Political Rewind: Election bill stripped down; Mental health bill moves forward; Trump changes tune

Wednesday on Political Rewind: Host Bill Nigut is back at the helm, as we discussed the marathon of issues the legislator has to pass before Sine Die. But first, former President Trump seems to backpedal on former Sen. David Perdue's run for governor.

March 30, 2022
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Sam Bermas-Dawes ,
  • and 1 more
Georgia House Speaker David Ralston speaks after being reelected on the first day of the legislative session in Atlanta, Monday, Jan. 9, 2017.

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  • Politics

Political Rewind: Speaker Ralston Charts Course Through Controversial Voting Law, Redistricting

Friday on Political Rewind: Blue Ridge Republican David Ralston has finished presiding over yet another session as Speaker of the Georgia House of Representatives. It is the election law that will likely be the legacy of the 2021 session. That’s just one of the issues the AJC’s Patricia Murphy and host Bill Nigut discussed with Ralston.

April 23, 2021
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  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
Legislators celebrate the end of the 2021 legislative session, in the Senate chamber at the State Capitol early Thursday, April 1, 2021, in Atlanta.

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Sine Die 2021: What Passed And Failed In Georgia's Legislative Session?

With a flurry of tossed papers and bleary-eyed cheers of "Sine Die!," the Georgia General Assembly ended its 2021 session early Thursday morning, capping off a busy stretch of campaigning, coronavirus and controversial decisions. After three months and 40 legislative days, Georgia lawmakers have passed a number of high-profile bills — and left many on the cutting room floor until next year.

April 01, 2021
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler
An illustration of paper falling over a screen showing a vote on a bill.

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Political Rewind: Sine Die — Last Chance For Key Legislation On Final Day Of Georgia Legislature

Today on Political Rewind: On the 40th and final day of the Georgia legislative session, key bills remain unresolved. Plus, a district court judge has opened the door making it easier for third party candidates to run for federal office in Georgia. What does that mean for expanding your choices on election day?

March 31, 2021
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By:
  • Bill Nigut ,
  • Emilia Brock ,
  • and 1 more
A marijuana plant.

Medical Marijuana Legislation Awaits Governor Kemp's Approval

On the final day of the legislative session, Georgia lawmakers gave final approval to a bill that would grant more than 8,000 patients access to medical...

April 03, 2019
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  • Ross Terrell
Members of the House toss bills into the air as the clock strikes midnight and the legislature adjourns Sine Die ending the 2019 legislative session.

Sine Die 2019: Live Updates From The Gold Dome

SINE DIE. 12:00 a.m. April 3. Sine Die! The House and the Senate are done with the 2019 legislative session, using the final minutes to pass a medical...

April 03, 2019
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By:
  • Stephen Fowler and
  • Ross Terrell

Georgia Bill To Raise Minimum Age for Marriage Heads To Governor's Desk

Georgia lawmakers have agreed to raise the minimum age for marriage from 16 to 17 years old.

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Ross Terrell
Host Bill Nigut speaks with Greg Bluestein, Rep. Calvin Smyre and Sen. Nikema Williams at the Georgia State Capitol.

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Political Rewind: Live From The Capitol On Sine Die

On this edition of Political Rewind, lawmakers, lobbyists and citizens here to promote favored legislation or just soak in the spectacle have all...

April 02, 2019
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By:
  • Bill Nigut
Georgia House members throw up papers at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber.

Which Bills Survived Sine Die 2018?

On Thursday, 'Sine Die' marked the last day of the Georgia General Assembly's 2018 legislative session. As always, lawmakers scrambled to vote on as...

March 30, 2018
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  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Maura Currie
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