Georgia Legislative Session Ends with Key Bills on Trans Rights, School Safety

As the Georgia legislative session nears its conclusion, several key bills related to school safety and transgender rights are awaiting final votes. The House has passed House Bill 268, which mandates schools to create plans for identifying threats, while Senate Bill 17 requires local systems to implement emergency panic alert systems. Additionally, the controversial Senate Bill 1, which dictates that transgender student athletes must compete according to their sex assigned at birth, is poised for a vote in the House. In contrast, the Kentucky legislative session has wrapped up with over 140 bills passed, including tax reforms and measures related to workplace safety and environmental regulations, although Governor Andy Beshear issued numerous vetoes that were largely overridden by the Republican-controlled legislature. Meanwhile, West Virginia's legislative activities were marked by procedural disputes and debates over healthcare reform and drug testing for lawmakers, highlighting ongoing tensions within the state assembly.