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Crossover Day: A key deadline for bills in the Georgia Legislature

January 13, 2020 - Atlanta - The halls were alive with the sounds of lawmakers and lobbyists as the Georgia General Assembly started its 2020 session amid a backdrop of an election year. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com

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Credit: bandres@ajc.com

January 13, 2020 - Atlanta - The halls were alive with the sounds of lawmakers and lobbyists as the Georgia General Assembly started its 2020 session amid a backdrop of an election year. Bob Andres / bandres@ajc.com
By AJC Staff
March 12, 2020

Thursday, March 12 is the 2020 Crossover Day in the Georgia Legislature. It’s when a bill typically needs to pass at least one chamber of the General Assembly in order to have a chance of becoming law this year.

The Atlanta Journal-Constitution will have the largest team covering the action, using its expertise to offer insight on the issues that matter to taxpayers. Follow the coverage at AJC.com/politics. There also will be a Bill Tracker to provide an up-to-date look at what happens to specific pieces of legislation now before the General Assembly.

The Legislature meets for 40 legislative days. Adjournment is expected to be April 2, but still has not been finalized.

> RELATED: 5 bills to watch on Crossover Day 2020

> AJC Bill Tracker: Status of key legislation at a glance

> Latest AJC updates from Georgia Legislature

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