Republican legislators took aim at illegal immigration this year with a package of nine bills. Some make it more difficult for illegal immigrants to drive cars. Others support English as the language of government.

Opponents say the bills could subject legal immigrants to harassment and also disrupt the state's labor supply.

Here is the status of the bills on the Legislature's Crossover Day, when bills must pass either the House or Senate to continue toward final passage. Although Crossover Day is a good way to judge a bill's chances, it's possible that an anemic bill can come alive at the last minute as an amendment to a stronger bill sailing through the Legislature. A measure's chances aren't over for certain until the last day of the Legislature.

No license means jail — SB 350

Makes driving without a Georgia license a felony on the fourth conviction within five years. The offense would carry jail time of one to five years. A similar measure was vetoed last year over concerns that out-of-staters who move to Georgia would be prosecuted if they don't change their license within 30 days.

• Behind the scenes: This year's version would dismiss the case against anyone who could get a license before their court date. It will affect illegal immigrants more because they cannot get a Georgia driver's license.
• Sponsor: Sen. John Wiles (R-Kennesaw)
• Status: Passed Senate. Alive.

English-only constitutional amendment — HR 413

Would ask voters to approve an amendment making English the official language of Georgia. Would prohibit laws that require the government to use other languages for documents.

• Behind the scenes: This may be a crowd-pleaser that could get out the vote in November.
• Sponsor: Rep. Timothy Bearden (R-Villa Rica)
• Status: This resolution is likely dead for good, according to Senate President Pro Tem Eric Johnson (R-Savannah).

No birthright citizenship — HR 127

Urges Congress to deny automatic citizenship to children born of illegal immigrants.

• Behind the scenes: Congress would likely have to amend the U.S. Constitution to make this happen.
• Sponsor: Rep. Bobby Reese (R-Sugar Hill)
• Status: Appears dead. But because it's only a House resolution and must only pass the House, it could still come up this month.

Seize vehicles of illegal immigrants — HB 978

Allows police to seize cars driven by illegal immigrants who violate traffic laws.

• Behind the scenes: Opponents say it'll be difficult for officers to verify legal status during a traffic stop.
• Sponsor: Rep. James Mills (R-Gainesville)
• Status: Passed House. Alive.

No sanctuary — SB 340

Cuts money to public employers and welfare agencies that do not run a new worker or recipient through a federal database to make sure they are here legally. Cuts money to local governments that provide "sanctuary" to illegal immigrants or who don't cooperate with federal officials enforcing immigration laws.

• Behind the scenes: So far no Georgia city has declared itself a sanctuary city.
• Sponsor: Sen. Chip Pearson (R-Dawsonville)
• Status: Passed Senate. Alive.

Punishment for illegal immigrants applying for license plates — SB 25

Establishes jail time of one to five years and a fine of up to $5,000 for anyone who lies when applying for a license plate or anyone who helps.

• Behind the scenes: Tag agencies sometimes fill out tag renewal forms for clients who are illegal immigrants because there's a loophole in current law that lets illegal immigrants renew their tag via mail. This bill may make agents think twice.
• Sponsor: Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle)
• Status: Appears dead.

Fees on wire transfers — HB 1028

Places a 2 percent fee on wire transfers. Allows a transfer company to keep 20 percent of that fee to cover their record-keeping costs. Allocates fees collected to be spent on trauma care programs, such as Grady Hospital.

• Behind the scenes: Many immigrants — both legal and illegal — send money home to their families in foreign countries. This bill would tax such transfers.
• Sponsor: Rep. Tom Rice (R-Peachtree Corners)
• Status: Appears dead.

Out-of-state driver's licenses — HB 971

It would be a misdemeanor for an illegal immigrant to drive in Georgia with a license from another state.

• Behind the scenes: Would crack down on illegal immigrants who go to other states to get a license because those states are not as strict as Georgia.
• Sponsor: Rep. Ben Bridges (R-Cleveland)
• Status: Appears dead.

English only — SB 335

Prohibits state agencies from requiring an employee to speak or take training in another language to land a job or get a promotion. Employers cannot favor those with language skills over those who speak only English.

• Behind the scenes: Police departments would not be able to require survival Spanish classes from officers or use such classes as basis for promotion. Police agencies say officers need to interview crime victims, witnesses and criminals, and Spanish can help.
• Sponsor: Sen. John Douglas (R-Social Circle)
• Status: Removed from calendar. Appears dead.