Legislature's last day

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Legislature's last day

In an empty Senate Chamber, Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, looks through his desk one last time following the final day of the 2013 Legislative Session at the Capitol Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

With scraps of paper on the ground, a representative walks out of the House Chambers following, "Sine Die, at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Scraps of paper fill the Senate Chambers as a crew from Building Maintenance Service begins the cleanup following, "Sine Die," at the Capitol Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Jin Lee, an employee with Building Maintenance Service, begins the cleanup following, "Sine Die," in the Senate Chamber following the final day of the 2013 Legislative Session at the Capitol Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Rep. Brian Strickland, R-McDonough, begins to rip paper in pieces in preparation for, "Sine Die," before the closing of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

House Speaker David Ralston bows following the end of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Rep. Stephen Allison, R-Blairsville, left, and Rep. Donna Sheldon, R-Dacula, say their goodbyes minutes before, "Sine Die," at the end of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Rep. Ben Watson, R-Savannah, throws a paper airplane as he takes part in the festivities minutes before, "Sine Die," at the end of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

House Rules Chairman John Meadows, R-Calhoun, left, and Rep. Delvis Dutton, R-Glennville, say goodbye minutes before, "Sine Die," at the end of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Myonz Kown, an employee with Building Maintenance Service, begins the cleanup following, "Sine Die," in the House Chamber after the final day of the 2013 Legislative Session at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

Scraps of paper fill the desk of Sen. Hardie Davis, D-Augusta, following, "Sine Die," in the Senate Chambers at the Capitol Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday was the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session, Legislative Day 40.

Paper flies after House Majority Leader Larry O'Neal, R-Bonaire, (not pictured) said, "Sine Die," to signify the end of Legislative Day 40 in the House Chambers at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session.

Rep. Micah Gravley, R-Douglasville, top center, Rep. Demetrius Douglas, D-Stockbridge, right, and Rep. Henry "Wayne" Howard, D-Augusta, bottom center, talk as Rep. Howard watches an NCAA men's basketball game on his computer.

House Speaker David Ralston reacts after the passing of ehtics reform bill HB 142 toward the end of the legislative session's last day.

Sen. Judson Hill, R-Marietta, takes a photo of the voting board after the Senate's passing of ethics reform bill HB 142.

Senate Rules Chairman Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, left, celebrates with Sen. Jason Carter, D-Decatur, after the passing of ethics reform bill HB 142.

Sen. Joshua McKoon, R-Columbus, and Senate Rules Chairman Jeff Mullis, R-Chickamauga, right, chat before the passing of ethics reform bill HB 142.M

Members of the House leadership huddle, including Rep. Rich Golick, R-Smyrna, left, Majority Whip Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta, center, House Rules Chairman John Meadows, R-Calhoun, second from right, and Rep. Rick Jasperse, R-Jasper, right.

Buck Dixon of the House Budget and Research Office, right, looks over the proposed state budget as House Appropriations Chairman Terry England, R-Auburn, speaks to the rest of the House about it prior to passage.

House Appropriations Chairman Terry England, R-Auburn, facing, hugs Rep. Mike Cheokas, R-Americus, as they celebrate the passing of the 2013-14 fiscal year budget.

Atlanta, Ga: Gov. Nathan Deal greets representatives after addressing the House Chamber during Legislative Day 40 at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session. Gov. Deal paid a visit to the House and Senate thanking them for their work and wishing them a good summer.

Gov. Nathan Deal, facing, greets senators after he addressed the Senate Chamber during Legislative Day 40 at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session. Gov. Deal paid a visit to the House and Senate thanking them for their work and wishing them a good summer.

Atlanta, Ga: Gov. Nathan Deal, center, greets Sen. John Crosby, R-Tifton, after Deal addressed the Senate Chamber during Legislative Day 40 at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session. Gov. Deal paid a visit to the House and Senate thanking them for their work and wishing them a good summer.

Lt. Gov. Casey Cagle, center, talks with Senate Appropriations Chairman Jack Hill, R-Reidsville, during a break in the Senate Chamber on Legislative Day 40 at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session.

The sun spotlights a lobbyist as he walks through a hallway near the House Chambers during Legislative Day 40 at the Capitol Thursday night in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013. Thursday is the last day of the 2013 Legislative Session.

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In an empty Senate Chamber, Sen. Steve Gooch, R-Dahlonega, looks through his desk one last time following the final day of the 2013 Legislative Session at the Capitol Thursday afternoon in Atlanta, Ga., March 28, 2013.

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