Rep. Dale Washburn

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding professions and businesses, so as to establish on behalf of professional licensing boards under the jurisdiction of the office of the Secretary of State a continuing education tracking solution to monitor compliance of licensees with applicable continuing education requirements; to provide for definitions; to require compliance with continuing education requirements prior to the issuance of certain licenses; to provide for the adoption of rules and regulations; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Dr. Dan A. Sims, the Superintendent of the Bibb County School District, for his extensive contributions to education and community service. The resolution recognizes his 30+ years of leadership in Georgia public education, including roles in Atlanta Public Schools and consulting work with multiple school districts, as well as his community involvement through various boards and awards. It formally acknowledges his achievements in student engagement, academic growth, and civic leadership, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Sims.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally commends Dr. Delvecchio S. Finley for his leadership and contributions to healthcare. It recognizes his career achievements, including his roles as CEO of major medical systems and his current position as president of Atrium Health Navicent in Georgia. The resolution highlights his service on various healthcare boards and his receipt of national awards for excellence in healthcare management. It directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to Dr. Finley as a formal acknowledgment of his accomplishments.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 8, 10, 36, 43, and 46 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to buildings and housing, commerce and trade, local government, professions and businesses, and public utilities and public transportation, respectively, so as to change certain provisions relating to certain professions practicing in this state; to change certain provisions relating to electrical contractors, plumbers, conditioned air contractors, low voltage contractors, and utility contractors; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 15 of Chapter 6 of Title 40 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to serious traffic offenses, so as to require restitution for certain convictions of homicide by vehicle when operating such vehicle under the influence of alcohol or drugs; to provide for standards for such award amount; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; 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 RESOLUTION commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) and recognizing February 3, 2026, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 19, 2026, as Pace Day at the Capitol to honor the Pace Center for Girls, an organization that supports young women and girls in Florida, Georgia, and South Carolina. The resolution recognizes the center's work in providing education, counseling, and life skills training to over 3,000 girls annually, with a focus on trauma-informed care and reducing involvement in the juvenile justice system. It directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the organization as a formal acknowledgment of its contributions. The measure does not change laws or funding but serves as a symbolic recognition of the center's impact on at-risk youth.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-45 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to application for homestead exemption and unlawful to solicit fee to file application for homestead for another, so as to provide procedures for the transmission of relevant information following a real estate closing to allow for the automatic granting of homestead exemptions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 1 of Chapter 2 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to recording of deeds and other real property transactions, so as to provide for a statement form regarding the effect of quitclaim deeds; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.