It’s a wrap: Georgia governor signs off on 250-plus bills by deadline

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp addresses the Senate late on Wednesday, March 30, 2023. (Matthew Pearson/WABE)

Gov. Brian Kemp vetoed legislation that would have allowed legislators to control tuition hikes at public universities ahead of Monday’s deadline for signing or rejecting legislation passed by the General Assembly.

Kemp vetoed two higher education measures and signed 250-plus bills during the 40-day window after the March 29 end of the 2023 legislative session to decide which bills he will sign, will allow to become law unsigned, or are now placed on the chopping block.

Over the past week, Kemp has signed off on a flurry of legislation, including a more than $32 billion state spending plan starting July 1 that features pay raises for teachers, police officers and other state employees.