A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., relating to state government, so as to authorize and provide for the regulation and taxation of sports betting in this state; to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the O.C.G.A., relating to gambling, so as to exclude from the definition of "bet" any consideration paid to a sports betting licensee; to provide for the exemption of persons lawfully engaged in online sports betting from regulations and restrictions regarding gambling information; to amend Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt wagers placed as part of sports betting; to provide for related matters; to provide for a contingent effective date and automatic repeal; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Noel Williams
Sponsored bills
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Georgia so as to authorize the Georgia General Assembly to provide by general law for sports betting in this state; to provide for the regulation and allocation of revenues of such activities; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to crimes and offenses, so as to revise various laws pertaining to firearms and the carrying and possession of firearms and other weapons; to revise the database prohibition; to provide for relief; to provide for a preemption for the discharge of firearms under certain circumstances; to amend Title 17 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to criminal procedure, so as to revise requirements for the disposition of firearms in custody of law enforcement agencies; to provide for causes of action; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryHR 1450 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Scott Tomlinson, a Georgia banking professional with over 45 years of service (including 20 years at Flint Community Bank), upon his retirement. It formally commends his community leadership, integrity, and contributions to Georgia, without creating any new laws or obligations. The resolution was adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on February 24, 2026, and directs the Clerk to provide Tomlinson with a copy. This is a non-binding tribute with no direct policy impact on constituents or legislation.
A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to impose a 1 percent, state-wide sales and use tax for which the proceeds shall be distributed to the governing authorities of the counties and consolidated governments of this state on a population basis for the purpose of providing property tax relief in such counties or consolidated governments; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for legislative findings, determinations, and declarations; to provide for related matters; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.
Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 1391) names a specific bridge on State Route 168 over Camp Creek in Clinch County, Georgia, as the "Edna Sirmans Sessoms Bridge" in honor of Mrs. Edna Sirmans Sessoms. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to install and maintain signs identifying the bridge with this name. The bill does not create new laws or affect policies; it is purely commemorative, recognizing Mrs. Sessoms' historical role as a prominent landowner and contributor to Georgia's forest industry. The bridge location is the sole entity directly affected by this resolution.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 1421), not a law. It formally commends Officer Matthew Wojtel of the Warner Robins Police Department for his service, dedication, and recovery after sustaining gunshot wounds in the line of duty on January 29, 2026. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' appreciation for his "care, courage, and selfless dedication" but does not change any laws or policies. It has no direct impact on citizens or government operations beyond symbolic recognition.
A RESOLUTION recognizing the Association of Georgia General Aviation Airports as an industry association for general aviation airports in the State of Georgia and its corporate affiliates; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 31B of Chapter 2 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to charter school capital finance, so as to establish the Georgia Charter School Facilities Authority for the purpose of enabling charter schools to obtain revolving loan funds and other public financing assistance for purposes of constructing, renovating, and rehabilitating educational facilities for such schools; to amend Article 2 of Chapter 17 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission Act," so as to provide for the issuance of general obligation bonds by the Georgia State Financing and Investment Commission to provide for educational facilities for charter schools; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to selling and other trade practices, so as to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to vehicle value protection agreements; to require providers of such agreements maintain certain security or liability insurance policies; to require certain disclosures; to provide for cancellation rights; to provide for refunds; to provide for enforcement; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.