Understanding Legislative Processes

What happens to bills if they do not pass before the crossover day ends?

• They are automatically passed in the next session

• They are reviewed by the governor for a decision

• They are considered dead for the session

• They are sent back for amendments

What is the main purpose of House Bill 1105?

• To provide tax breaks to large corporations

• To enhance public transportation systems

• To promote renewable energy sources

• To require law enforcement to assist in identifying undocumented immigrants

Who sponsored House Bill 1105?

• Libertarian Savannah Smith

• Independent Lake Riley

• Republican Jesse Petri

• Democrat Jose Ebara

What argument did the sponsor of House Bill 1105 use to justify the bill?

• To increase tourism

• To reduce state expenses

• To enhance public safety by cooperating with federal immigration authorities

• To promote economic growth

What does Senate Bill 390 aim to prevent?

• The sale of non-fiction books

• Schools from teaching foreign languages

• Libraries from paying for services from the American Library Association

• Libraries from using digital books

What additional requirement does House Bill 1180 impose on filmmakers?

• To film exclusively in Georgia

• To use the Georgia Peach logo at the start of a film

• To spend more money and hire more Georgians

• To submit scripts for approval before filming

Why do opponents criticize Senate Bill 390?

• It increases taxes on books

• It promotes censorship

• It limits academic freedom

• It decides which groups are politically desirable

What became Georgia's state crustacean?

• The lobster

• The blue crab

• The white shrimp

• The crawfish

What is required for a bill to become law after passing both chambers?

• A review by the state Supreme Court

• A public referendum

• A signature from the governor

• An audit by the state treasurer

What is the deadline for bills to get approval in both chambers?

• March 28th

• April 1st

• February 15th

• July 4th