On Day 19, legislators battled over border security and organ transplant bills.

Lawmakers Day 19 February 12, 2024 Lawmakers

Premiered February 13, 2024
Lawmakers Day 19 February 12, 2024

The Senate passed SR 543 today that would allow Gov. Brian Kemp to allocate resources to the Texas border. But not before debate on whose policies were to blame for the border issue. In the House disagreement over a bill which prevent Doctors from denying an organ transplant based solely on COVID-19 vaccination status. Opponents argued that it would undermine public trust in the vaccine.

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