The end of the 2025 legislative session began a 40-day window that runs through May 14 when Gov. Brian Kemp can veto or sign legislation, or do nothing and automatically let it become law.
A number of public health bills stalled out as the state Senate adjourned much earlier than usual on Friday, ending the legislative session for the year.
Donna Lowry recaps the end of Georgia’s 2025 legislative session, concerns over the state budget amid federal funding cuts, and the swearing-in of Georgia’s first female labor commissioner.
In the Senate, almost 90 bills and resolutions were posted on their rules calendar as legislators hustled to pass as much legislation as they can in the last two days of the session. In the House, members approved Senate Bill 17, or Ricky and Alyssa's Law, named after two school shooting victims.
The final day for this year’s session is April 4. Here are some major pieces of legislation to watch out for as the Gold Dome’s final countdown begins.
On Thursday at the Capitol, both chambers stayed busy as the countdown until Sine Die is on. In the House, members debated Senate Bill 9, which would criminalize artificial intelligence videos designed to interfere with elections. The Senate took up HB 428, which would codify into law access to in vitro fertilization.
The Senate said farewell to one of their own this morning, after Sen. Brandon Beach's appointment as the Trump administration's new U.S. treasurer. The House took up several bills dealing with public safety and children.
A coalition of housing rights advocates are seeing little progress on bipartisan bills aimed at protecting Georgians — despite a push from U.S. Sen. Raphael Warnock pushes for federal help.
