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Here are (a few of) the bills Governor Deal signed into law Tuesday

Here's a rundown of some of the biggest bills already signed into law.
Photo: Governor Deal

ATLANTA — Tuesday was do-or-die for bills that passed through the Georgia legislature this year.

Governor Nathan Deal had until the end of the day to sign the bills into law or veto them.

Here's a rundown of some of the biggest bills already signed into law:

Medical Marijuana

Georgia expanded its medical marijuana laws, allowing patients with PTSD and intractable pain, like cancer or degenerative disc disease, to use the drug.

Brunch Bill

This bill was also signed into law. It would allow restaurants to sell alcohol at 11 a.m. on Sundays, only if a city or county approves it.

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Eagles Landing

The Governor also signed a bill that would allow the community of Eagles Landing to create a city that will be annexed from parts of Stockbridge.

Cyber Snooping

This bill would have given police more power to pursue people who hack into computer systems, even if they didn't steal information. It had strong opposition from tech experts and companies. In the end, Deal vetoed the bill.

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For a full list of which bills have been signed into law, visit Georgia.gov.

All the bills signed by Deal will officially go into effect July 1.

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