Rep. Al Williams

Maddy summaryThis bill designates March 17, 2026, as Bayard Rustin Day to honor the civil rights leader's contributions to the movement. It recognizes Rustin's role as an advisor to Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., organizer of the 1963 March on Washington, and advocate for nonviolent resistance. The resolution directs the House Clerk to distribute copies of the document to the public and press. This is a commemorative measure rather than a law with regulatory or enforcement provisions.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Pastor Raymond Cochran on the occasion of his retirement. It honors his 54 years of service as a pastor across multiple churches in Alabama and Georgia, as well as his community leadership and civic contributions. The resolution directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Pastor Cochran as a gesture of appreciation. This is a ceremonial measure with no impact on laws, funding, or government operations.

Maddy summaryThis resolution creates a 9-member House Study Committee on Rural Hospitals in Georgia, composed of 5 legislators (with healthcare backgrounds), 1 rural hospital executive, 1 rural physician, 1 non-physician healthcare provider, and 1 healthcare finance expert. The committee will study rural hospital access issues, financial challenges, and needs like physician shortages and telemedicine access, with a focus on Georgia’s high rural hospital closure rates. It must submit recommendations to the House by December 1, 2026, before dissolving. This is a procedural step to gather data, not a law changing healthcare policy.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a resolution that formally recognizes and commends Mrs. Nancy "Nan" McClellan Flowers for her lifelong contributions to Liberty County, Georgia. It honors her 60+ years of service as an educator, counselor, and community volunteer, particularly noting her historic role as the first white teacher to integrate Liberty County High School in 1966. The resolution acknowledges her career achievements, including her work at Bradwell Institute, Liberty County High School, and various counseling and teaching positions, as well as her receipt of the Trail Blazer Award in 2011. The House of Representatives has adopted this resolution to publicly acknowledge her legacy of mentorship, compassion, and leadership.

A RESOLUTION congratulating the First Preparatory Christian Academy boys basketball team for winning the 2026 GIAA Class A Boys State Basketball Championship; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis bill is a commendation resolution honoring Valerie Barnett for her decades of service to youth in Georgia. It recognizes her 21 years in the U.S. Army followed by over 30 years working at the Fort Stewart Youth Challenge Academy, where she progressed from cadre to lead teacher. The resolution formally acknowledges her mentorship work and ongoing volunteer efforts after retirement, and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy of the document to Barnett. This type of bill does not change laws or policies but serves to publicly recognize an individual's contributions.

Maddy summaryThis resolution honors the life and memory of Tasso Knight, a distinguished Georgia citizen who passed away on October 14, 2025. The bill formally recognizes his contributions as a labor leader who worked with unions to advocate for workers' rights and mentored many future public servants. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences to Knight's family and authorizes the distribution of a copy of the resolution to them. The measure is a commemorative action with no policy changes or legislative requirements.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to eliminate the ad valorem tax assessment of certain timber at sale or harvest; to require state appropriations to each county, municipality, or school district affected by such tax elimination; 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 Chapter 7 of Title 44 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to landlord and tenant, so as to provide for rent increase limits for certain senior citizens and senior housing; to provide for a short title; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to repeal the exception allowing involuntary servitude for persons convicted of crimes or contempt of court; to provide for a short title; to provide for the submission of this amendment for ratification or rejection; and for other purposes.