Rep. Regina Lewis-Ward

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend an Act creating the Henry County Airport Authority, approved May 3, 2023 (Ga. L. 2023, p. 4389), as amended, so as to repeal and replace all current operative provisions related to such authority; to authorize the issuance of refunding bonds, securities or other obligations; to provide that such bonds, securities or other obligations be validated as authorized by the Article 3 of Chapter 82 of Title 36 of the O.C.G.A, the "Revenue Bond Law" as now or hereafter amended; to authorize the Authority to exercise the power of condemnation; to provide for all matters relative thereto; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates a specific intersection in Henry County as the Councilman Alphonso Thomas Memorial Intersection to honor his life and public service. It authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs marking the location, which is at the junction of State Route 42/US-23 and East Atlanta Road. The legislation recognizes Councilman Thomas's 35-year career in Stockbridge and his contributions to youth mentorship and civic engagement. Copies of the resolution will be distributed to his family and the Department of Transportation for record-keeping purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes the National Council of Negro Women, Inc. on its 90th anniversary. It honors the organization's history since its 1935 founding by Dr. Mary McLeod Bethune and acknowledges its current leadership and statewide presence in Georgia. The resolution directs the Clerk of the House to provide a copy of the document to the organization as a gesture of appreciation. It does not create new laws or change existing policies, but serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of the group's contributions.

A RESOLUTION urging condominium associations, property owners' associations, and any other corporations or voluntary entities formed for the purpose of exercising the powers of a homeowners' or property owners' association governing a common interest community to provide transparency to members of such associations; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION congratulating and commending the 2026 Georgia Single Parent "Legacy Builders" Recognition and Awards finalists, "Overcomer Founder" award, and "Ruth Brewster Endurance" award recipients for their achievements; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a House Study Committee on Community Associations to investigate how community associations in Georgia enforce rules and charge fees against property owners. The seven-member committee will examine issues such as arbitrary enforcement, lack of notification, and potential abuse of power by these associations. Appointed by the Speaker of the House, the committee will hold meetings, receive funding from the House budget, and submit a report with findings or legislative recommendations before being dissolved on December 1, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 12-3-58 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to powers, duties, and authority of the Department of Community Affairs and historic preservation grant program, so as to ensure that Rosenwald Schools are treated as historic properties for the purpose of the historic preservation grant program and historic preservation grant fund; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to regulation of specialized land transactions, so as to provide for the issuance of statements of accounts; to provide for information required in and the manner of requesting and providing such statements; to provide for the effect of failure to furnish such statements as required; to amend Code Section 44-14-15 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to fee for a future conveyance and limited circumstances relative to property, so as to provide for a cross-reference; to provide for related matters; to provide for applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a substantive bill) recognizing the City of McDonough, Georgia, for its first annual "McDonough Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It acknowledges McDonough's founding in 1823, historical role as a stagecoach hub, current population (~30,000), and local leadership. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide the city with a copy of the recognition. It has no policy impact or financial effect - it is purely symbolic, honoring the city's history and community.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6 of Chapter 3 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to property owners' associations, so as to require new property owners' associations to be subject to the Georgia Property Owners' Association Act; to require property owners' associations to vote on whether to be subject to such acts, respectively; to provide for termination of property owners' associations; to provide for procedures for a vote to terminate a property owners' association; to provide for court approval of termination plans; to provide for procedures to terminate a property owners' association; to provide for a termination trustee; to provide for powers and duties; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.