On last day of Georgia legislative session, bills must pass or die

ATLANTA (AP) — The end of Georgia’s two-year legislative session arrives Thursday, the last day for bills to pass both the House and Senate or die as this term ends. Lawmakers will decide questions including whether to legalize sports betting and tighten rules on law enforcement cooperation with immigration officials.

Some key proposals have already passed, including a plan to cut income taxes and a bill that would loosen Georgia’s rules for permitting new health care facilities.

Some other measures appear unlikely to pass, including a proposal to expand Medicaid health insurance to more lower income adults and an effort to overhaul Georgia’s tax incentives for movie and television production.

Gov. Brian Kemp will have 40 days to sign, veto, or allow legislation to become law without his signature after the session ends. In the meantime, many lawmakers will turn their focus to reelection, with all 56 Senate seats and 180 House seats on the ballot this year.

Here’s a look at some key measures:

PENDING THURDAY

SPORTS BETTING Senate Bill 386 and Senate Resolution 579 could legalize online sports betting, but only if voters approve a state constitutional amendment in November.

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