Rep. Al Williams

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring Elect Lady Mary Frances Cochran for her 57 years of service to her church and community. It recognizes her dedication to her family, her professional career, and her leadership within the Franchise Missionary Baptist Church. The House of Representatives has adopted the resolution and authorized the Clerk to provide a copy to Cochran as a formal acknowledgment of her contributions.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to revenue and taxation, so as to exempt from the state and local title ad valorem tax fee certain motor vehicles used in the provision of fire protection services for local governments; to exempt from sales and use taxes sales of tangible personal property used in the provision of fire protection services for local governments; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12 of Title 43 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to disabled veterans and blind persons engaging in peddling, operating businesses, or practicing professions, so as to clarify certain veterans' eligibility for exemption with regard to payment of occupation taxes, administrative fees, and regulatory fees; to provide a definition of "armed conflict" consistent with current federal law; to provide for armed conflicts to be equivalent to periods of war with regard to certain exemptions; to provide for certain procedures; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a House resolution that urges Georgia officials to rename Grady Memorial Hospital to Grady-Bell Memorial Hospital. The proposal seeks to honor Dr. Roy Charles Bell Sr., a civil rights leader who successfully led the legal fight that desegregated the hospital in 1962. The resolution also acknowledges Henry Grady's historical role in naming the original institution while noting his association with white supremacist views. If adopted, the change would require action by the governing authorities of the hospital system.

Maddy summaryThis bill designates May 2026 as ALS Awareness Month to increase public understanding of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, a progressive neurodegenerative disease that affects people of all backgrounds. The resolution highlights the importance of research, treatment access, and support for patients, caregivers, and families impacted by the disease. It also acknowledges the higher risk of ALS among military veterans and recognizes the work of the ALS Association in funding research and providing care services. The House of Representatives will distribute copies of this resolution to the public and press to promote awareness.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Ima Jean Fleming Foster, a distinguished educator and community member from Georgia who passed away on March 1, 2026. It recognizes her 40-year career in education, where she taught history, French, and social studies and served as a National Honor Society Director for 20 years. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to her family.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Robert McNeill (Neill) Herring for his years of service at the Georgia General Assembly; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Andre Moses White, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away in 2020. It formally recognizes his diverse career achievements, including his time as a professional football player, his work as an EEOC officer who helped remove the Confederate flag from the county seal, and his community leadership roles in Atlanta. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to White's family.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commemorative resolution honoring the life and memory of William Anthony "Tony" Gray, a distinguished citizen of Georgia who passed away on February 27, 2026. The measure formally recognizes Gray's contributions to the Jamaican Diaspora community in Atlanta and Jamaica, noting his 20 years of service in leadership roles with the Atlanta Jamaican Association and his reputation for kindness and integrity. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences and authorizes the Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Gray's family. It does not create new laws or policies but serves as an official acknowledgment of his legacy and impact on his community.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution honoring the life and memory of Reverend Fred C. Bennette, Jr., a distinguished Civil Rights leader from Georgia. It formally recognizes his contributions to the Civil Rights Movement, including his work with the Southern Christian Leadership Conference, voter registration campaigns, and his role in desegregation efforts. The resolution expresses the House of Representatives' condolences for his passing and directs the Clerk to provide a copy of the resolution to his family. This is a commemorative measure with no changes to laws or regulations.