A bill in the Georgia House would require judges to grant continuances to legislators called to legislative meetings when the General Assembly isn't in session. The bill's sponsor says the intent is to encourage lawyers to serve in the Legislature, a goal of the State Bar of Georgia. But some Democrats are objecting. "I just don't think we deserve those extra privileges," says Rep. Mary Margaret Oliver, who is also a lawyer. "Lawyers are not special in the eyes of the public."
February 06, 2006 at 12:00 AM
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Republicans and Democrats in Georgia are fighting over a GOP proposal that would let legislators get out of court appearances if they are called away by state business.
State courts are required to excuse legislators from appearances during the 40-day General Assembly session. But House Bill 716, introduced by Rep. Edward Lindsey, R-Atlanta, would require judges to grant continuances to legislators called to legislative meetings when the General Assembly isn’t in session.
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