From a $36 billion state budget to election changes, more than 100 Georgia laws go into effect Monday, the first day of the fiscal year.

Other measures cut income taxes, create protections for renters, guarantee patient visitation rights and protect student health.

All of these laws were passed by the Georgia General Assembly and signed by Gov. Brian Kemp earlier this year.

At least 125 bills will carry the force of law starting July 1, according to a summary by the House Budget & Research Office. Other bills became active upon Kemp’s signature, and some required more preparation before they go on the books Jan. 1.

Here’s a look at some of the laws taking effect Monday:

State budget

Georgia state government spending was set at $36.1 billion for the fiscal year beginning Monday and the budget includes extra money for school transportation, school security upgrades and raises for government workers and teachers.

The budget helps fund K-12 schools, colleges, public health care, prisons, policing, roads and many other services.

The spending plan includes 4% raises for rank-and-file state government workers — up to $3,000 — and teachers will get $2,500 more.

Legislators also approved a reduction in the income tax rate from 5.49% to 5.39%, saving taxpayers a total of $360 million in the 2025 fiscal year, according to House Bill 1015.

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