Rep. Noel Williams

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 48-5-44.2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to base year homestead exemption, so as to postpone the date by which local governing authorities are authorized to opt out of such homestead exemption; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial House resolution honoring Clarence "Ed" Barker, a former Georgia state senator who served the 18th District from 1973-1991. It commemorates his public service, community leadership, and family legacy without creating any new laws or policy changes. The resolution expresses the House's condolences to his family following his passing and directs the Clerk to share a copy with them. As a commemorative measure, it has no substantive legislative impact.

Maddy summaryThis House resolution (HR 870) symbolically honors Jade Thomas, a fourth-grade English language arts and social studies teacher at Lake Joy Elementary School, as one of 10 finalists for Georgia's 2026 Teacher of the Year. It recognizes her teaching excellence, military service as a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, and founding of the school's Military Kids Club, but contains no new policies, funding, or binding requirements. As a ceremonial resolution, it serves only to commend her work without altering any laws or affecting any regulations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution (HR 781) is a symbolic recognition by the Georgia House of Representatives commending Dr. Stephanie Dean Kerce for her work as director of the Georgia Legislative Internship Program (GLIP) and her role as a political science professor at Georgia State University. It highlights her leadership in recruiting interns, training students, and supporting academic components of the program. The resolution formally honors her contributions to student development and the state's legislative internship initiatives. As a procedural resolution, it does not create new laws or policies.

A RESOLUTION commending the Wilcox County Lady Patriots Basketball Team for winning the 2025 GHSA Class A Division II Girls Basketball State Championship; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Titles 33 and 34 of the O.C.G.A., relating to insurance and labor and industrial relations, respectively, so as to provide for the registration and regulation of professional employer organizations; to provide for certain regulatory powers, duties, and authority of the Commissioner of Insurance over professional employer organizations; to exempt such organizations from certain licensing requirements; to provide for the applicability of Chapter 8 of Title 34, the "Employment Security Law"; to provide for rules and regulations; to repeal obsolete provisions; to provide for the posting of a surety bond; to provide for conforming changes; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 488 is a symbolic resolution commending the Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center (SOWEGA-AHEC) for its work in healthcare workforce development. It recognizes SOWEGA-AHEC’s efforts to improve healthcare access across 38 southwest Georgia counties through programs that recruit students, retain providers, and support community health initiatives like the RN Reentry Program and Community Paramedicine Program. The resolution has no policy changes or funding provisions - it solely expresses legislative appreciation for the organization’s achievements, including placing over 5,800 participants in 2024. This is a procedural resolution, not substantive legislation.

A RESOLUTION commending the 2025 Watermelon Capital Queens, Miss Georgia Commodity Queens, and Miss Georgia Sweet Potato Queens; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending the Georgia Forestry Commission for serving the State of Georgia as an emergency response agency; the Worth County Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Service; the Fannin/Towns/Union Unit on being named the 2024 Unit of the Year for Community Engagement; Clark Rountree for being named 2024 Wildland Firefighter of the Year; and Kevin Lee for being named 2024 Forester of the Year; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution designates February 27, 2025, as "Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council Day" at the Georgia state capitol. It formally recognizes the Georgia Municipal Court Clerks Council (GMCCC), an organization representing municipal court clerks across Georgia, for their role in supporting judicial administration, public safety, and court efficiency. The resolution highlights the council's work in training clerks, maintaining court integrity, and ensuring public confidence in local justice systems. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or direct effect on laws or individuals.