Beyond Crossover Day to the Finish

Crossover Day (March 9) in the GA Assembly is when a bill passes from one house to the next for amendments and the possibility of becoming law. Tracking the swirl of bills going back and forth between GA’s House and Senate is no mean feat. That why finding reliable sources to help is worthwhile. This legislative session is quickly moving toward its finish line on April 2; get the facts and contact your legislators now to have a say about what happens in Georgia.

While many bills are in play, several stand out:

• proposals for deep cuts to income and property taxes
• threats of bringing criminal charges against librarians
• the need to postpone the Jul 1, 2026 start date of eliminating QR codes on voting ballots

While tax cuts might sound appealing, tax revenue accounts for more than half of the state budget (billions of dollars). Education and healthcare would see the deepest cuts, while the least benefit would go to those making the least income (from between 25K to $116K per year). Georgians expect good schools, availability of healthcare and robust community services. These all require funding; go here to see a summary table of proposed tax changes.
Some legislators’ continued attempts to control what books people read appears in SB74, which threatens to criminalize librarians who provide books that don’t meet arbitrary censorship.
Lastly, in 2024, SB189 required the removal of QR codes from voting ballots by Jul 1, 2026, without a plan, guidance or funding to accomplish that task. If the law stands, November General Election would be chaotic. The recommended solution is to postpone that date till 2027 when no major election is taking place and proper planning can happen.
What to do? Call or email your legislators now (and make sure your voter registration is up to date at the same time!).