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News Articles: sine die

An illustration of paper falling over a screen showing a vote on a bill.

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  • Politics

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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By:
  • 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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  • Politics

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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By:
  • Adam Ragusea and
  • Maura Currie

On Second Thought For Friday, March 30, 2018

Before the new teen romantic comedy, “Love, Simon” hit the big screens, it was a novel. "Simon vs. the Homo Sapiens Agenda" follows the story of a...

March 30, 2018
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By:
  • Adam Ragusea ,
  • Sean Powers ,
  • and 5 more
Georgia Governor Zell Miller waves to delegates at the Democratic Convention in New York on July 13, 1992.

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  • Politics

Zell Miller Passes, Leaving Legacy And Long-Lasting Memories

On this edition of Political Rewind, we look back on the life on one of Georgia’s most famous political figures, Zell Miller, who passed away Friday....

March 23, 2018
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By:
  • Bill Nigut

SINE DIE ANOTHER DAY: Health Care, Cannabis Oil, 'Bed Tax,' And More

Georgia lawmakers took action on a number of health bills during the the 2017 session. Governor Nathan Deal has already signed one of them into law.

March 31, 2017
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By:
  • Bradley George

SINE DIE ANOTHER DAY: Campus Carry, State Takeover Of Failing Schools

Bills that would create some big changes in education in Georgia are headed to Governor Nathan Deal’s desk. Deal has said he will definitely sign HB 338...

March 31, 2017
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By:
  • Grant Blankenship

SINE DIE ANOTHER DAY: Breweries, Spaceport, And More

Breweries, Distilleries Approved For Direct Sales To Consumers Soon, customers won’t have to take a tour of a local brewery before grabbing a six pack...

March 31, 2017
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By:
  • Najae Lamar

SINE DIE ANOTHER DAY: Tax On Tax On Tax

Thanks to Georgia lawmakers, you won’t have to pay sales taxes the next time you hail an Uber, buy something from Amazon, or fix up your yacht. And you...

March 31, 2017
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead
Outside the Georgia State Capitol building.

Legislative Recap On Sine Die

Thursday marks the end of the legislative session at the Georgia state capitol. GPB capitol reporter Lisa Rayam gives us a recap of which bills died,...

March 30, 2017
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By:
  • Celeste Headlee and
  • Sean Powers
House members throw paper in the air to celebrate the end of the 2015 legislative session.

What The Heck Is Sine Die, Anyway?

March 24 is the final day of the 2016 Georgia legislative session, Day 40, Sine Die. Sine Die comes from a Latin phrase that means, roughly, “without...

March 24, 2016
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By:
  • Sam Whitehead

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