March 7, 2024 Gold Dome Download March 7, 2024 Last week at the State Capitol saw Crossover Day: the deadline by which bills needed to pass one chamber (either the House or the Senate) to remain viable for further consideration. So in this week's edition of the Gold Dome Download, we'll recap all the legislation that did - and didn't - make it through. As of today, there are just 10 legislative days left until the end of Session, which will adjourn on March 28th. But still lots to come under the Gold Dome! The deadline to vote early in Georgia's presidential primary election is also fast approaching. As a reminder, Election Day is next Tuesday, March 12th. You can vote early through this Friday. Find your polling location and hours by visiting www.mvp.sos.ga.gov! Save the Date! Before we dive in, we have a big announcement: the Second Annual Greater Georgia Legislative Awards Ceremony will be held on April 16th! We'll gather to celebrate the accomplishments of our conservative leaders during the 2024 legislative session - and to honor key lawmakers for their efforts on education, public safety, economic development, election integrity, and more. Stay tuned to your email inbox for more information! The Legislative Lowdown Have you seen the latest Legislative Lowdown? Get all the highlights from last week at the Gold Dome in less than a minute. Click HERE or on the image below to watch! Legislation on the Move Economy House Bill 915 About: Mid-year budget Sponsor: Representative Jon Burns To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Received final passage and signed into law House Bill 1180 About: A bill to limit the state’s film tax credit Sponsor: Representative Kasey Carpenter To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House Elections House Bill 986 About: A bill to outlaw election deep fakes Sponsor: Representative Brad Thomas To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House House Bill 974 About: A bill to establish a statewide database for ballot images Sponsor: Representative John LaHood To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House Public Safety House Bill 1105 About: A bill to crack down on illegal immigration Sponsor: Representative Jesse Petrea To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the House Senate Bill 421 About: A bill to crack down on swatting Sponsor: Senator Clint Dixon To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Senate Bill 420 About: A bill to ban foreign adversaries from purchasing farmland Sponsor: Senator Jason Anavitarte To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Senate Bill 351 About: A bill to protect children on social media Sponsor: Senator Jason Anavitarte To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Religious Liberty Senate Bill 180 About: A bill to protect religious liberty and freedom Sponsor: Senator Ed Setzler To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Other Senate Bill 507 About: A bill to create an "America First" license plate Sponsor: Senator Steve Gooch To read the bill, CLICK HERE. Status: Passed the Senate Other News to Know Democrats Defeat Bill to Ban Noncitizen Voting Late on Crossover night, Democrat lawmakers in the State House struck down a resolution to ban noncitizen voting in the state of Georgia. Although all Republicans voted for it, a two-thirds majority is required to pass and House Democrats were able to defeat the bill. Please note, it is illegal for noncitizens to vote in the state of Georgia - but this resolution would have prevented cities in the future from allowing noncitizens to vote in local elections. To view the full list of votes and to read the resolution, CLICK HERE. Legislator Spotlight Jason Anavitarte (SD-31) Senator Jason Anavitarte represents Dallas, Georgia and its surrounding communities. Senator Anavitarte is the Majority Caucus Chair, and he also serves as Vice Chairman of the Natural Resources Committee. He is also a member of the Appropriations, Ethics, Finance, Redistricting, and Transportation Committees. This Session, Senator Anavitarte has been an outspoken advocate for heightened border security, cybersecurity, and reigning in rogue prosecutors. To learn more about Senator Anavitarte, CLICK HERE. Representative Jesse Petrea (HD-166) Representative Jesse Petrea serves Savannah, Georgia. He is the Chairman of the Human Relations and Aging Committee and Secretary of the Game, Fish, and Parks Committee. He also serves as a member of the Appropriations, Health, Industry and Labor, Natural Resources, and the Public Safety Committees. Last week, his bill to crack down on illegal immigrants in our state passed the House. To learn more about Representative Petrea, CLICK HERE. Greater Georgia Update Celebrating Black History Month Our team celebrated Black History Month by engaging in a number of events across the black community. We had a great time stopping by A Taste of Black Gwinnett, the Black Bartow History Pop-Up, and the Georgia Black Republican Council's Masquerade Ball! To wrap up the month, we hosted an insightful fireside chat called "The New Conservative Coalition: Black Leaders of Georgia." Special thanks to our emcee Melvin Everson and panelists Mesha Mainor, Kelvin King, Michaleah Montgomery, and Jalen Johnson! Find your Legislators Did you know you can look up your state senator and state representative on the My Voter Page? Visit www.mvp.sos.ga.gov to find out who represents you at the State Capitol - and while you're there, double-check your voter registration to make sure it's up to date! What We're Reading Capitol Beat - Georgia House targets illegal immigrants after Athens murder Fox 5 - Attorney Ashleigh Merchant testifies before senate committee investigating Fani Willis 11 Alive - Your guide to presidential primary voting in Georgia Fox 5 - LockBit cyberattack: Fulton County refuses to pay ransom as deadline passes Capitol Beat - Kemp signs midyear budget To learn more, visit www.greatergeorgia.com and follow along on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram to stay up to date with the latest information. DONATE HERE! Greater Georgia | P.O. Box 550988, Atlanta, GA 30355 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected]