PHOTOS: Crossover Day in Georgia Legislature

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PHOTOS: Crossover Day in Georgia Legislature

House Speaker David Ralston (right) and Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones confer with staff as the afternoon session gets underway during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Marla Cureton (right) and Tamara Stevens, representing No Safe Seats and Protect the Vote Georgia, protest voting laws during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Senator Jennifer Jordan (right) confers with Senator Sonya Halpern during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Senator Jeff Mullis sponsored SR131, which would allow a state referendum on horse racing, during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It failed to pass, but may be reconsidered if Mullis can get additional votes. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Representative Calvin Smyre gets a hug after he acknowledged his last Crossover day as he presented the Georgia Music and Theatre Jobs Recovery Act during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Smyre has been nominated to be U.S. ambassador to the Dominican Republic. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Senators vote on SR131, SR131, which would allow a state referendum on horse racing, during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Senator David Lucas yawns during a long Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lobbyists fill the halls during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Senator Jeff Mullis takes off a riding helmet to present SR131, which would allow a state referendum on horse racing, during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It failed to pass, but may be reconsidered if Mullis can get additional votes. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

A combination of groups protest voting legislation and other bills in front to the Capitol during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Former U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, former Georgia Governor and newly appointed Chancellor of the University System of Georgia, Sonny Perdue, talks with well wishers at a Georgia beef display outside the Capitol during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Senator Greg Dolezal (R-Cumming) looks as debate over SB 601 takes place in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Lobbyists gather in front of a television to watch senators debating over SB 601 at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Senators debate over SB 601 in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlana) speaks n opposition of SB 601 in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Senator Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) confers with Senator Brian Strickland (R-McDonough) as debate over SB 171 takes place in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Senate Bill 171 would increase the penalties for crimes such as blocking a highway, assaulting someone or damaging property if it involves groups of two or more. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

State Rep. Alan Powell speaks on behalf of the HB 1425 during a Cross Over Day at the State Capitol onTuesday, March 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Senator David Lucas (D-Macon) asks a question to Senator Randy Robertson (R-Cataula) as he introduces SB 171 in the Senate Chambers at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Senate Bill 171 would increase the penalties for crimes such as blocking a highway, assaulting someone or damaging property if it involves groups of two or more. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

State Rep. Ed Setzler, Chairman of Science and Technology, expresses some concerns during the debate of HB 1425; the bill passed 169-5 during a Crossover day onTuesday, March 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Amelia Copp (center), a Decatur City teacher, delivers a petition with 1200 signatures, to the office of Georgia House Representative at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

March 15, 2022 Atlanta - Amelia Copp (right), a Decatur City teacher, talks to Senator Elena Parent (D-Atlanta) as educators and their children come to deliver a petition with 1200 signatures at the Georgia State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. It’s Crossover Day, the General Assembly’s internal deadline for bills to clear at least one chamber and advance for further consideration by either the House or Senate. The deadline falls on the 28th day of the state’s 40-day legislative session, which is scheduled to conclude April 4. (Hyosub Shin / Hyosub.Shin@ajc.com)

State Rep. Stan Gunter, Chairman of Elections Integrity (center), confers with State Rep. Mike Wilensky District 79 and State Rep. Tom Kirby District 114 during the evening session after the dinner break on Crossover day onTuesday, March 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State Rep. James Burchett, the sponsor of HB 1464, speaks to State Rep. Steve Tarvin moments after the dinner break during the Crossover day on Legislative day 28 at the State Capitol on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

State Rep. James Burchett, sponsor HB 1464, listen to State Rep.Stan Gunter, Chairman of elections Integrity, before they take the stage to present the bill on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Miguel Martinez for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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Credit: Bob Andres/AJC

House Speaker David Ralston (right) and Speaker Pro-Tempore Jan Jones confer with staff as the afternoon session gets underway during Crossover Day in the Georgia General Assembly In Atlanta on Tuesday, March 15, 2022. Bills and resolutions need passage in either the House or the Senate by Crossover Day to be considered by the other chamber for passage this year. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

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