Georgia Crossover Day recap: The bills that swam and stalled

Republican State Sen. Blake Tillery and State Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson speak on the floor of the Georgia State Senate in the Georgia State Capitol. Tillery is sitting in his seat and Robertson is standing in front of Tillery's desk.
Republican State Sen. Blake Tillery and Senate Majority Whip Randy Robertson speak on the floor of the Georgia State Senate on Crossover Day, March 6, 2025. (Matthew Pearson)

After Crossover Day last week, some proposed state legislation made it across to the other chamber, while other bills floundered.

Lawmakers approved compensation for five people who were wrongfully convicted in Georgia. However, they did not vote on the compensation process.

The House found themselves on both sides of an issue. They passed two pieces of legislation — one calling for the banning of school zone traffic cameras, and another calling only for reforms. WABE politics reporter Rahul Bali says lawmakers in the House are looking to their colleagues in the Senate to decide which way to go.