PHOTOS: Sine Die at the Georgia Legislature 2022

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PHOTOS: Sine Die at the Georgia Legislature 2022

Photos of Sine Die -- the final day of the 2022 Georgia Legislative session -- on April 4 at the Georgia Capitol.

House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

After serving in the Georgia house for 48 years, Rep. Calvin Smyre, nicknamed the "Dean" of the house, speaks from the well as he was honored on his last day in the legislature on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Smyre is retiring from the Georgia House of Representatives as he prepares to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Gov. Brian Kemp after speaking on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Republican House Speaker David Ralston on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Bee Nguyen speaks out against election bill SB 89 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Jasmine Clark speaks out against election bill SB 89 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Branden Camp for The Atlanta Journal-Constitution)

Gov. Brian Kemp heads from his office to sign HB 1013, which aims to increase access to mental health coverage in Georgia on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lt. Governor throws out a ceremonial "first pitch" to start the session in the senate on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Duncan was a pitcher for Georgia Tech. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lt. Governor throws out a ceremonial "first pitch" to start the session in the senate on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Duncan was a pitcher for Georgia Tech. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lt. Governor throws out a ceremonial "first pitch" to start the session in the senate on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Duncan was a pitcher for Georgia Tech. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Rep. Calvin Smyre is greeted by a long line of representatives after a portrait of hime was unveiled on the House floor. After serving in the Georgia house for 48 years, Rep. Calvin Smyre, nicknamed the "Dean" of the house, was honored on his last day in the legislature on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Smyre is retiring from the Georgia House of Representatives as he prepares to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Voters sought public access to paper ballots at the Capitol on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan leads the entourage to the bill signing, as Gov. Brian Kemp enters from the door at left. With much fanfare, Gov. Brian Kemp signsed HB 1013, which aims to increase access to mental health coverage in Georgia on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

With much fanfare, Gov. Brian Kemp signs HB 1013, which aims to increase access to mental health coverage in Georgia on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Rep. Calvin Smyre hugs House Speaker David Ralston as he is honored in the House. After serving in the Georgia house for 48 years, Rep. Calvin Smyre, nicknamed the "Dean" of the house, was honored on his last day in the legislature on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Smyre is retiring from the Georgia House of Representatives as he prepares to serve as U.S. Ambassador to the Dominican Republic. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Binders filled with bills sit on senate desks before the session on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lobbyists gather in the Capitol as they wait for the session to start on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Representative Steve Tarvin shares a laugh on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Rep. Tommy Benton takes a photo of voting results on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. David Knight during a break on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Kasey Carpenter, daughter of Rep. Ellis Carpenter, left, watches from the House floor on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Lobbyists fill the halls on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Lobbyists watch a senate vote on a monitor on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. (Bob Andres / robert.andres@ajc.com)

Rep. Rick Williams speaks in support of election bill SB 89 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House Election Integrity Chairman Stan Gunter listens to a supporter of election bill SB 89 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gov. Brian Kemp after speaking on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Gov. Brian Kemp speaks on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. James Beverly, center, sits during the votes on HB 1425 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. William Boddie, left, watches the votes on HB 1425 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House Election Integrity Chairman Stan Gunter speaks about election bill SB 441 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Alan Powell asks a question about HB 1425 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Bill Werkheiser speaks about HB 1425 on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

A group of lobbyists watch the sessions on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

John William, 8, tears up paper before the conclusion of the legislative session on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House members pose for a photo before the conclusion of the legislative session on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Monday, April 4, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

Rep. Calvin Smyre, who is retiring after 48 years at the Capitol, speaks to the media after the conclusion of the legislative session on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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House members throw up paper at the conclusion of the legislative session in the House Chamber on Sine Die, the last day of the General Assembly at the Georgia State Capitol in Atlanta on Tuesday, April 5, 2022. Branden Camp/ For The Atlanta Journal-Constitution

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