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”
Rep. Lindsey Speaks in Favor of Safe Carry Protection Act
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) took to the well before the Georgia House of Representatives on Tuesday, February 18 and spoke in favor of House Bill 875, the Safe Carry Protection Act. HB 875 would primarily expand 2nd Amendment rights for current Georgia Weapons Carry license holders by increasing locations where those individuals can carry their weapons and emphasizing private property. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Speaks in Favor of Safe Carry Protection Act”
Rep. Lindsey Authors Legislation to Revise Penalties for False Medicaid Claims
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced the introduction of House Bill 973, legislation which would change the penalties for false Medicaid claims. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Authors Legislation to Revise Penalties for False Medicaid Claims”
Rep. Lindsey Introduces Legislation to Expand Charter Schools through Business Partnerships
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the introduction of House Bill 964, legislation which would expand charter schools through partnerships with businesses and municipalities. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Introduces Legislation to Expand Charter Schools through Business Partnerships”
Rep. Lindsey Calls for City of South Fulton to be Named After Martin Luther King, Jr.
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) today called for the proposed City of South Fulton to be named after Martin Luther King, Jr. House Bill 704, which was introduced during the 2014 legislative session, would incorporate the City of South Fulton within Fulton County. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Calls for City of South Fulton to be Named After Martin Luther King, Jr.”