What's happening in the Georgia Legislature today

By Staff reports

March 5, 2015

It's a busy day at the Georgia Capitol as major bills such as the transportation funding plan, Gov. Nathan Deal's proposal for failing schools and the religious liberty bill face key votes. Other big bills are winding through committees. This page will be refreshed with the latest headlines from the Gold Dome.

Supporters of Georgia’s medical marijuana bill rally at state Capitol

Dozens of families grappling with seizure-inducing illnesses streamed into the state Capitol Thursday, seeking to ratchet up pressure on the Senate to pass sweeping House legislation legalizing the possession of medical marijuana.

School takeover plan passes first vote in Georgia Senate

Gov. Nathan Deal’s plan to take over as many as 100 low-performing public schools won approval Thursday in the Georgia Senate, although it’s likely to face a tougher test as it now moves to the state House.

House transportation bill to see more changes before it sees a vote

A plan to fund transportation improvements in Georgia could see even more cuts to its bottom line before it gets a vote of the House on Thursday as the bill’s financial impact craters.

Georgia bill requires insurers to include trauma centers in networks

Insurers offering polices through the Georgia’s health benefits plan would be required to include in their service networks Level I trauma centers under legislation state lawmakers advanced this week.

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