• The Georgia Hour, episode 19: Georgia Legislative Focus Shifts: Key Bills and Political Stunts

  • Feb 12 2025
  • Durée: 27 min
  • Podcast

The Georgia Hour, episode 19: Georgia Legislative Focus Shifts: Key Bills and Political Stunts

  • Résumé

  • State legislators are shifting their focus as key bills move through the chambers. SB39, which aims to prohibit state funding for gender-affirming care, is gaining traction with strong Senate support, but its limited exceptions warrant close attention as it moves forward. SB1 and SB35 have passed. Meanwhile, HB180, co-sponsored by Republican democrat Stan Gunter and Democrat Stacy Evans, is stirring concern due to the unusual bipartisan collaboration and its potential implications. The legislative body is flooded with 379 house bills and 140 Senate bills, raising questions about the necessity of so many laws. Additionally, HB296, which introduces electronic digital driver’s licenses, is being debated in the second reader. Amid these discussions, concerns about back-end funding and political motivations, including the recent $4B increase in the state budget, are highlighted, emphasizing the lack of strong legislative action.

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