The grand finale of this year’s legislative session Monday will bring a frenzy of votes on some of Georgia’s most hotly debated issues.
Here’s a look at some of the bills that could receive final votes in the Republican-controlled General Assembly — or die until next year:
Tax cut: Legislators are haggling over how much to slash the state’s 5.75% income tax rate. Proposed tax rates range from 4.99% to 5.25%.
Race in schools: A bill to restrict discussions about race in schools is pending a final vote.
Elections: Proposals for GBI election fraud investigations and public inspections of paper ballots could be revived.
Abortion pill: Pregnant women could be required to see a doctor before being able to obtain the abortion pill.
Gambling: Voters would decide whether to allow sports betting if legislators back a referendum.
Medical marijuana: Lawmakers are trying to jump-start a program to distribute medical marijuana oil to registered patients.
Follow AJC.com for full coverage until the General Assembly adjourns around midnight.
Wrapping up: Georgia Legislature 2022
The last day of the 2022 Georgia Legislature, adjournment Sine Die, was Monday April 4. Follow the AJC coverage on Twitter via @AJCGaPolitics and on Facebook at AJC Georgia Politics
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