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ATLANTA The Georgia state House passed a bill Wednesday that would block cities and counties from “defunding the police,” after nationwide protests for racial justice led Atlanta and Athens to debate plans to redirect some police spending last year.
House Bill 286 passed 101-69 in a largely party-line vote, with Republicans in support and Democrats opposed. It now goes to the state Senate for more debate.
The proposal would ban cities and counties from cutting spending on police departments by more than 5% in a year, with some limited exceptions such as revenue loss.
“Defunding the police is a dangerous idea that would harm those that most need protection and put victims at risk, said Republican Rep. Houston Gaines of Athens, the bill s chief sponsor.
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The Georgia House of Representatives has passed a bill that would prohibit local communities from reducing funding for police by more than 5% in a year. The bill passed 101-69 with scores of Democrats voting against the measure. The bill’s sponsor, Republican state Rep. Houston Gaines, says the legislation is in