Georgia lawmakers worked late into Friday night to meet the critical “Crossover Day” deadline, the last chance for bills to pass their chamber of origin. Measures to further reduce state income tax and eliminate tax exemptions for data centers passed, while a proposal for easier access to gun silencers failed. Significant divides emerged over election security, specifically regarding a shift to analog paper ballots. ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers worked late into the night Friday at the State Capitol for Crossover Day. This is the critical deadline for any piece of legislation to pass its chamber of origin and stay alive for the remainder of the session. It was a busy day of debate as dozens of proposals hit the floor, covering everything from prosecutorial oversight to police body cameras. Several key measures successfully crossed the finish line. The House passed a measure that would further reduce the state income-tax rate to 3.99%. Meanwhile, the Senate passed a bill to eliminate tax exemptions for future data centers. However, that legislation does not legally require these centers to fully cover infrastructure costs or upgrades. Some other bills that made it out before the deadl
