Democrats in the Georgia House of Representatives held a strike at the Georgia Capitol on Wednesday, protesting as lawmakers discussed a bill that would end taxpayer-funded sexual intercourse surgeries for prisoners in the state.
The strike came amid a heated debate over Senate Bill (SB) 185, after which all Democrats snatched the votes through departure, then garnering 100-2 votes. According to To Fox Atlanta. bill I received it opposition from only Georgia Democrats Regina Lewis Ward and David Sampson. They voted only two “no” votes while their colleagues left protesting. The bill is currently awaiting signing of Republican Brian Kemp.
SB 185 Prohibited The use of national funding for sex change surgery, hormone replacement therapy, and cosmetic procedures designed to change the sexual characteristics of state prisoners in Georgia. Exceptions include gender dysphoria, certain congenital conditions, partial androgen insensory syndrome, and medically necessary treatments to continue only for transitional purposes to continue with existing hormone therapy.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yflrtmj-myy
Republican Georgia Rep. Scott Hilton, a Republican Georgia lawmaker who introduced the bill on the house floor before the strike, said his members would use taxpayer money for inmates in state custody to provide better health care than what “law-abiding citizens” receive. But Tanya Miller, a Democrat Georgia lawmaker who chairs the House Democrat Caucus, criticized Republicans for focusing on the bill when he said only five state prisoners demanded such care. She said discussing the issue on the penultimate day of this year’s legislative meeting overlooks more urgent concerns such as education, healthcare and public safety.
“Our constituents have sent us here to address serious and pressing issues affecting our daily lives,” Miller said. “But instead of addressing real issues, our majority party colleagues continue to take on the extreme agenda.”
After Democrats left the room, Republican Rep. Trey Kelly denounced their exit and said it was embarrassing to leave their office in exchange for defending financial responsibility. Republican House Majority Whip James Burchett said there are results in the election, adding that Georgia taxpayers deemed the issue important and opposed the option of fundraising surgery. (Related: Exclusive: Children’s Hospitals will continue to provide sexual changes even after Trump moves to refund procedures)
Republicans said the bill allows exceptions and allows the Georgia Department of Amendment to cover treatments deemed medically necessary. In response, Miller said the bill was an attack on the transgender community in Georgia.
California Since 2017, they have spent more than $4 million on such procedures to provide sex exchange surgeries to inmates. The state’s Department of Amendments and Rehabilitation has seen a significant increase in demand for these surgeries, and is expected to see more numbers increase over the coming years.
In contrast, states such as Georgia, Idaho and Texas have been established. Strict restrictions or Completely prohibited About the provision Sex Change Surgery We extended these restrictions to minors and, in some cases, to adults, including inmates.
All content created by the Daily Caller News Foundation is an independent, nonpartisan newswire service that is free to use for legitimate news publishers that can provide large audiences. All republished articles must include logos, reporter signatures and DCNF affiliation. For questions regarding our guidelines or partnerships with us, please contact licensing@dailycallernewsfoundation.org.
