ATLANTA— The Georgia Senate recently passed House Bill 973, sending it to Governor Deal for consideration. Sponsored by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), HB 973 expands the 2007 Medicaid False Claims Act to include entities that defraud contractors, subcontractors and agencies from the Georgia Medicaid program. Continue reading “False Medicaid Claims Bill Heads to Governor”
Rep. Edward Lindsey Adds Anti-Obamacare Amendment to House Bill 943
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives Tuesday passed House Bill 943 which included a floor amendment offered by State Representatives Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta). Rep. Lindsey’s amendment includes language from House Bill 707, the anti-Obamacare Act. Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Adds Anti-Obamacare Amendment to House Bill 943”
Rep. Lindsey Adds Health Care Freedom Amendment to Senate Bill
ATLANTA — The Georgia House of Representatives Thursday passed Senate Bill 292 with an amendment offered by State Representatives Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta). Rep. Lindsey’s amendment includes protections against the Affordable Care Act (ACA) that are also found in House Bill 707. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Adds Health Care Freedom Amendment to Senate Bill”
House Passes Rep. Lindsey’s Legislation to Allow Remote Testimony for Young Victims
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the unanimous passage of House Bill 804 by the Georgia House of Representatives. Sponsored by Rep. Lindsey, HB 804 would allow young victims to testify remotely in certain cases of abuse. Continue reading “House Passes Rep. Lindsey’s Legislation to Allow Remote Testimony for Young Victims”
Rep. Lindsey Makes Do Pass Motion for Senate Resolution 371, Calls for Constitutional Convention
ATLANTA— On Monday, February 17, State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) made a Do Pass motion in the House Judiciary Committee meeting to send Senate Resolution 371 to the House floor for a vote. SR 371 was then passed out of the Rules Committee on Wednesday, February 19 and is now scheduled for debate on the floor of the House Thursday, February 20. Senate Resolution 371 calls for a constitutional convention to pass a federal balanced budget amendment. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Makes Do Pass Motion for Senate Resolution 371, Calls for Constitutional Convention”