Georgia House and Senate: contrasting priorities at the end of the 2024 session.

In 2024, the legislative session in Georgia once again showcased various Republican approaches to governance, while the Democratic minority failed to leverage these differences to advance their key policy priorities. And while many Republican initiatives in the state senate seemed to appeal to the party's voters, Republicans hope that tax cuts and stricter immigration policies will help them win in the legislative assembly elections in November. Democrats remained more fervent than ever due to the failure to expand Medicaid, one of the cornerstones of their campaign to increase their influence in the state house.

The battle for all 236 seats in the state legislature in 2024 was fought against the backdrop of a national election contest in 2026.

Some issues have united Republicans

• acceleration of income tax reduction
• rallying around the fight against undocumented immigrants in prisons.
• salary increases for teachers and civil servants

For Democrats, on the other hand, it was another year of disappointment

After Burns opened the doors for the expansion of Medicaid, the minority party worked feverishly to expand healthcare for low-income adults. They even believed they had reached an agreement with Senate leadership to introduce a last-minute bill, only to declare betrayal after it was rejected in committee by Republicans who said they wanted to support Kemp's struggling program, which offers insurance only if one is employed or in training.