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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