Rep. Noel Williams

A BILL to be entitled an Act to authorize the assessment and collection of a technology fee by the Magistrate Court of Ben Hill County; to identify the authorized uses of such technology fee; to provide for the termination of such technology fee and dedication of residual funds; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-13-14 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to levy on business or practitioner with location or office in more than one jurisdiction, allocating gross receipts, and limits on levies using criteria for taxation, so as to allow businesses and practitioners to provide affidavits of certified public accountants in lieu of tax returns; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution that honors F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell by dedicating a section of State Route 247 in Houston County, Georgia, as the F.H.P. Trooper Charles Eugene "Gene" Campbell Memorial Highway. The legislation authorizes the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs for the memorial highway and directs the House Clerk to provide copies of the resolution to the Trooper's family and the Department of Transportation. The bill recognizes Trooper Campbell's nine-year career in law enforcement and his tragic death in 1974 when he was abducted during a traffic stop in Florida. This is a procedural measure that does not change laws or policies but instead serves to memorialize a law enforcement officer through a road dedication.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapters 1 and 30 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions applicable to counties only and general provisions applicable to municipal corporations only, respectively, so as to authorize certain long-term contracts for the sale of electric power; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to income taxes, so as to provide for a tax credit for certain expenses incurred by taxpayers for certain geothermal machinery installations at residential dwellings; to provide for definitions; to provide for terms and conditions; to provide for a sunset date; 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 Article 2 of Chapter 7 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to imposition, rate, computation, exemptions, and credits relative to income taxes, so as to provide for various tax credits for forestry manufacturing facilities; to provide for transfer of tax credits and conditions; to provide for reporting; to provide for effective dates and automatic repeals; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine alternative investment options for local governments in Georgia. The seven-member committee, appointed by the Speaker of the House, will study current investment practices and identify new investment opportunities that maintain safety and liquidity while potentially increasing returns on public funds. The committee will submit a report with findings and recommendations before being abolished on December 1, 2026, and its members will receive standard legislative allowances for their service.

Maddy summaryThis bill encourages the formation of the Georgia Legislative Golf Caucus, a voluntary group for state lawmakers interested in golf-related issues. The resolution outlines that the caucus would be open to all General Assembly members, who would elect their own leadership and may establish procedures for their activities. It allows the group to partner with golf organizations, courses, tourism entities, and youth programs to advance shared goals related to outdoor recreation and economic development. The bill does not create new laws or funding but serves as a formal recognition of golf's importance to Georgia's economy and culture.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 12 of Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to soil amendments, so as to provide for additional prohibited acts; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Pamela S. Van Scoy, who passed away on November 24, 2024. It directly affects the Georgia House of Representatives, which formally expressed condolences and respect for her life. The resolution acknowledges her contributions as a devoted family member, church member, and community figure, and authorizes the House Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to her family. This is a commemorative measure rather than a policy change, serving to recognize her personal legacy within the legislative body.