Rep. Bruce Williamson

Maddy summaryHR 1356 designates March 8-14, 2026, as Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Week, formally recognizing this period to highlight multiple sclerosis (MS), a chronic neurological condition affecting nearly 1 million people in the U.S. The bill directly supports the National Multiple Sclerosis Society by endorsing its mission to raise public awareness and advance research toward a cure. It has no funding or policy changes - it is a symbolic resolution to acknowledge MS impact and the Society’s work, including its $1 billion in research investment since 1946. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 12, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 33-1-24 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance requirements for transportation network companies and their drivers, so as to clarify periods of time for transportation network company services; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 7, 10, and 45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to banking and finance, commerce and trade, and public officers and employees, respectively, so as to transfer the regulation of securities and commodities from the Secretary of State to the Department of Banking and Finance; to provide for an advisory board; to provide for conformity; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and honoring Cindy Connelly for her distinguished service to the Credit Union Movement, her advocacy leadership at the Georgia Credit Union Affiliates, and her decades of impact on federal, state, and local policy for credit unions; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 28 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding the General Assembly, so as to provide that approved allowances paid to members of the General Assembly residing within 50 miles of the state capitol shall be paid through the legislative payroll system; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis symbolic resolution (HR 1145) encourages Georgia to deepen ties with Taiwan through concrete actions. It urges Georgia to establish a trade office in Taiwan (following 23 other states and Guam), organize trade delegations, and sign an education exchange agreement. The resolution also supports Taiwan's participation in international organizations like WHO and promotes cultural events, such as Taiwanese American Heritage Week. It does not create new laws but formally recognizes Taiwan's economic partnership with Georgia (where Taiwan ranked as Georgia's 15th largest import market in 2024) and shared democratic values with the U.S.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1076) formally recognizes and commends Clayton Homes Waycross for donating materials and labor to build beds for 25 children in partnership with the nonprofit Sleep in Heavenly Peace. It specifically highlights their effort to ensure children have safe sleeping arrangements, acknowledging the company's community partnership with Bryan Hartley and the leadership team. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not create new laws or affect policy; it simply honors their charitable action through a formal House of Representatives commendation. The resolution was adopted by the House on January 27, 2026.

Maddy summaryHB 148, the Public Accountancy Act of 2025, revises Georgia's licensing rules for certified public accountants (CPAs). It requires applicants to complete 150 college credits (including an accounting concentration) and establishes new experience options: one year for those with a bachelor's degree or two years for those without. The bill also updates requirements for accounting firms, reciprocity agreements, and makes minor conforming changes to local government audit laws. These changes directly affect individuals seeking CPA licensure and accounting firms operating in Georgia.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 7 of the O.C.G.A., relating to banking and finance, so as to update terminology; to revise procedures concerning incorporators of credit unions; to revise requirements of articles of incorporation of credit unions; to revise licensure requirements for money transmissions, cashing payment instruments, mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers, foreign banking institutions, and installment loans; to provide for revised auditing procedures for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for corporate governance requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to provide for liquidity requirements for mortgage lenders and mortgage brokers; to revise requirements for applications to relocate for foreign banking institutions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income tax imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits, so as to revise a tax credit for the rehabilitation of historic structures; to authorize the credit to be claimed in the taxable year the year a certificate of occupancy is obtained for certain preapproved rehabilitations; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.