ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) announced today the introduction of House Bill 804, legislation which would allow young victims to testify remotely in certain cases of abuse. Continue reading “Rep. Edward Lindsey Introduces Legislation to Allow Remote Testimony for Young Victims”
Rep. Lindsey Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal
ATLANTA— State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta) commented today on Governor Nathan Deal’s budget proposal, which includes funding for the State Health Benefit Plan to cover the costs of hearing aids and prescribed special dietary foods for children. Governor Deal presented his budget on Wednesday, January 15, 2014 at a joint budget hearing before the House and Senate. Continue reading “Rep. Lindsey Comments on Governor’s Budget Proposal”
House Legislation Targeting Human Trafficking Makes it Through Senate
ATLANTA – The Georgia Senate today unanimously passed House Bill 200 by a vote of 50 to 0, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Introduced by State Representative Edward Lindsey (R-Atlanta), HB 200 targets criminals engaged in the trafficking of persons for sexual servitude. Continue reading “House Legislation Targeting Human Trafficking Makes it Through Senate”
House Passes Legislation Targeting Human Trafficking
ATLANTA – The Georgia House of Representatives today passed House Bill 200 by a vote of 168 to 1, showing broad bipartisan support for the measure. Continue reading “House Passes Legislation Targeting Human Trafficking”