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Sine Die 2023: Recapping the major stories

Lt. Gov. Burt Jones stands in front of the voting board as SB 140 passes in the Senate Chambers during Crossover day at the State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta. The bill prohibits medical professionals from giving transgender children certain hormones or surgical treatment that assists them in aligning with their gender identity. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)

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Lt. Gov. Burt Jones stands in front of the voting board as SB 140 passes in the Senate Chambers during Crossover day at the State Capitol on Monday, March 6, 2023, in Atlanta. The bill prohibits medical professionals from giving transgender children certain hormones or surgical treatment that assists them in aligning with their gender identity. Jason Getz / Jason.Getz@ajc.com)
By Staff reports

Georgia Lawmakers went past midnight on the final day of the Legislative session.

They passed some significant bills but also left several on the table. Here’s a look at the major headlines of Sine Die.

- Georgia voucher bill came close to passing but lacked enough GOP votes

- Antisemitism bill falls short at Georgia General Assembly

- Georgia lawmakers approve compromise on higher truck weights

- House, Senate leaders reach deal on budget with raises for 250,000

- Ban on outside election money passes Georgia General Assembly

- Photos: Scenes from last day of Legislative session

- Live: Georgia bill tracker

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