Sine Die 2023 legislative wrap-up

March 29th, 2023

For Georgia lawmakers, the day known as "sine die" marks the end of the legislative session, when no further bills can be considered or passed until the next session begins. (Matthe Pearson/WABE)

“Sine die,” a Latin term meaning “without day,” refers to the adjournment of the legislative session without a set date to reconvene.

In the context of the Georgia state legislature, “sine die” marks the end of the legislative session, when no further bills can be considered or passed until the next session begins. It is a significant milestone in the legislative process and signals the completion of the lawmakers’ work for the year.

WABE politics reporter Sam Gringlas has been following the entire session, and he joined “All Things Considered” to provide an update on where bills affecting major issues stand at the close of another session.

Some bills have already been shelved for this year and others may still come up for a vote, but some of the issues on the table include mental health reform, school vouchers, and legalized gambling.