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By On Day 14, SB 386, which will legalize online sports betting, was passed in the Senate. Supporters say that it will bring major funding for education. Opponents say that the negatives of gambling aren't worth it. And, Gwinnett may soon have a new city. Lawmakers passed SB 333, which will let voters decide if they want to create the city of Mulberry.

As Lawmakers scrambled to get bills passed on Sine Die, Senate Democrats opposed SB 222, the “Zuckerbucks Bill.” The bill prevents using outside donations to help fund elections, even though many counties struggle to pay for them. In the House, SB 63, which mandates cash bonds for crimes like shoplifting and street racing, passed. And the legislature delivered the mandated 2024 Fiscal Budget.

Today marked hope for family members of cold cases with HB 88, the Coleman Baker Act, and the Senate took on victims of stalking. Also, the Senate and the House face off over the 2022-23 supplemental budget. Previous Episode Next Episode

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Gov. Brian Kemp gave his State of the State address today, touting his economic successes from the past four years and his goals for the next four. Jobs, healthcare, combatting crime, and education are his top priorities during his next term. Democrats agreed with the goals in their response yet felt there were better avenues to achieve them.

Rep. Calvin Smyre Interview: Part One Lawmakers Premiered March 23, 2022 Rep. Calvin Smyre Interview: Part One Donna Lowry sits down with the “Dean of the House” Rep. Calvin Smyre, discussing everything from working under Republican and Democrat leadership to relationship building and his almost 40 years of service. This is part one of a two-part interview.

Lawmakers Day 19 02/22/22 Lawmakers Premiered February 23, 2022 Lawmakers Day 19 02/22/22 Governor Kemp ignites excitement as he announces an investment of 422 million dollars towards infrastructure. While he speaks, HB826, a bill to add Lost Mountain Cityhood to a referendum, goes to his desk. Rep. Sharon Cooper sponsored two medical bills for imprisoned pregnant women and nursing home patients.

Lawmakers Day 14 02/10/22 Lawmakers Premiered February 11, 2022 Lawmakers Day 14 02/10/22 13 bills passed during Legislative day 14. The house unanimously passed HB 430, creating a separate license for advanced practice registered nurses (APRNs). HB 873, a GOP penned bill which revised district boundaries for Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners passed in the Senate. SB 457, another GOP bill which bypassed the Augusta-Richmond Co. ad hoc redistricting committee also passed.