A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to state, county, and municipal road systems, so as to revise contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities; to amend Chapter 91 of Title 36 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to public works bidding, so as to revise contracting procedures related to the acquisition of certain professional services by counties and municipalities; to provide definitions; to amend Chapter 22 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to managerial control over acquisition of professional services, so as to expand such provisions to local governments; to provide for and revise definitions; to provide for related matters; to provide an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Rep. Al Williams
Sponsored bills
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 74) adopted by the House on January 28, 2025, to honor Dr. Evelyn Gibson Lowery. It recognizes her lifelong civil rights work, including founding SCLC/W.O.M.E.N. Inc. to address health disparities and empower women, creating the Civil Rights Heritage Tour, and championing AIDS/HIV education in Black communities. The resolution formally expresses the House's gratitude for her contributions to justice and equity. It has no policy impact or funding provisions, serving solely as a commemorative tribute.
Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House to formally recognize Venessa C. Harrison's retirement after 45 years of service at AT&T Southeast Coastal States. It commends her leadership in public policy, economic development, and community advocacy across Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina, highlighting her career progression from telephone operator to executive and her work empowering underserved communities. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply expresses the House's appreciation through a formal written tribute, with a copy to be provided to Ms. Harrison.
Maddy summaryThis ceremonial resolution (HR 59) recognizes and celebrates the 20th anniversary of Korean American Day at the Georgia state capitol. It honors Korean Americans' historical contributions and community impact in Georgia, including their economic role and cultural presence (noting over 100,000 Korean Americans in the state and Korean as the third most spoken language). The resolution has no policy or funding provisions - it simply authorizes the Georgia House of Representatives to formally acknowledge this anniversary through a public statement. It does not affect any individuals or create new laws.
Maddy summaryThis is a symbolic resolution (not a law) passed by the Georgia House of Representatives. It formally honors and recognizes Georgia veterans who were exposed to Agent Orange during the Vietnam War and developed related health conditions. The resolution acknowledges their service, the health impacts of Agent Orange (including cancer and birth defects in descendants), and notes these veterans are not memorialized as combat fatalities. It does not create new benefits or change policy - it solely provides a formal statement of recognition.
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 8 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to water rights, so as to remove references to the public trust doctrine; to provide that members of the public have the right to use all navigable streams as highways and for hunting and fishing; to provide for statutory construction; to provide for related matters; 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 state income taxes, so as to limit eligibility for the rural physician tax credit to persons qualifying as a rural physician on or before December 31, 2023; to provide for automatic repeal; to create a new tax credit for rural physicians, dentists, nurse practitioners, and physician assistants; to provide for conditions and limitations; to provide for an aggregate cap; 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 Chapter 27 of Title 50 of the O.C.G.A., the "Georgia Lottery for Education Act," so as to provide that administrative procedures and actions regarding bona fide coin operated amusement machines shall be subject to Chapter 13 of Title 50; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Jimmy F. Fleming Jr.; and for other purposes.
A RESOLUTION creating the House Study Committee on Atlanta's Historic Civil Rights Communities; and for other purposes.