At mid-session, Georgia lawmakers take on taxes, transit

ATLANTA (AP) – The first half of this year’s legislative session was dominated by an overhaul of the state’s adoption code, which passed both houses in early February.

With that out of the way, lawmakers have turned to proposals on taxes and transit, medical marijuana, expanded Sunday alcohol sales and other issues.

The House and Senate are considering measures that would establish a new transit authority, the ATL, to improve metro Atlanta’s commuting infrastructure.

Under the House plan, existing providers, including MARTA, would maintain some autonomy, but the entire system would be rebranded ATL by 2023.

Legislators are also considering a measure to expand alcohol sales on Sunday mornings.

The Senate on Tuesday voted in favor of allowing consumption of alcohol at restaurants and wineries beginning at 11 a.m. on Sundays.

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