Georgia bills on state role in weak schools, taxes advance

The Georgia State Capitol is located in downtown Atlanta.

By Associated Press March 20, 2017 3 min read

ATLANTA – Georgia lawmakers sent several high-profile bills toward floor votes on Monday with less than two weeks remaining in this year’s session.

Lawmakers plan to adjourn on March 30 and have only four days of floor votes remaining.

Committees in both chambers are still debating key proposals that would give the state more power in struggling schools and make significant changes to income taxes.

Here’s a look at some of Monday’s legislative action:

STRUGGLING SCHOOLS