Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
- Georgia House Democrats protested transgender bills by walking out Wednesday.
- Republicans passed bills that Democrats say are political theater.
- One bill, SB 185, bans state prison spending on reassignment surgeries.
- House Majority Leader Efstration stated the walkout shows support for taxpayer funds.
- The bill passed 100-2 and now goes to Governor Kemp for approval.
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House Democrats stage walkout to protest GOP focus on transgender Georgians
A bill aimed at banning gender-affirming care for inmates housed in Georgia prisons passed the state House Wednesday 100-2 after nearly all House Democrats walked out on the vote. House Minority Leader Carolyn Hugley of Columbus characterized the bill as…

Georgia Democrats' frustration with anti-transgender bills boils over into a walkout
Boxed into a vote on outlawing spending on gender affirming care for transgender prisoners, Georgia Democrats chose a third option Wednesday. They walked out.
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