Rep. Al Williams

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) honoring George and Sally Lauderdale, a Georgia couple known for decades of religious, educational, and community service. The resolution recognizes their 67-year marriage, Reverend Lauderdale's ministry and radio work in the Philippines, Sally's role as a community leader and educator, and their global mission efforts. It does not create new laws or affect any policies - it simply expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' tribute to their legacy. The resolution was adopted by the House on February 6, 2026, and directs the Clerk to share a copy with their family.

A RESOLUTION urging pedestrians in Georgia to wear bright or reflective clothing at night to improve their visibility to drivers resulting in a reduction of pedestrian deaths across this state; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a commemorative resolution (not a substantive bill) designating an intersection in Fulton County in honor of former Georgia State Representative "Able" Mable Thomas. It directs the Georgia Department of Transportation to erect signs marking the intersection of State Route 3 and State Route 8 as the "State Representative 'Able' Mable Thomas Intersection." The resolution recognizes her lifelong advocacy for racial justice and community leadership in Atlanta's Vine City neighborhood, where she was born, raised, and served as a legislator. The change affects the physical location and signage, with no direct impact on laws or policies for residents.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the O.C.G.A., relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to remove the local government tax revenue threshold as it relates to the applicability of procedures for changing the designation of a private sector nonprofit organization engaged to promote tourism, conventions, and trade shows for such jurisdiction; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 12A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, the "Georgia Smoke-free Air Act of 2005," so as to prohibit smoking and disposing of smoking products within a 25 foot radius of playgrounds and sandboxes; to prohibit smoking within 250 feet of a youth sports event; to provide for definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1154 is a commemorative resolution honoring Mrs. Geneva Wilkins Jones following her death on January 18, 2026. It expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences and recognizes her life, including her 70-year marriage, large family, church involvement, and community impact. The resolution has no policy provisions or effect on laws, as it is purely ceremonial. It was adopted by the House on January 28, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 2A of Title 31 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department of Public Health, so as to require the inclusion of an opioid antagonist in first aid kits maintained at certain establishments; to provide for definitions; to authorize individuals to possess opioid antagonists on certain premises; to authorize trained personnel to administer opioid antagonists; to provide for immunity; to provide for related matters; to provide for legislative findings; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 1 of Chapter 3 of Title 12 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions regarding parks, historic areas, memorials, and recreation, so as to provide for free admission to state parks on certain public and legal holidays; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 1037 is a commemorative resolution honoring Elizabeth Lloyd Smith, a Georgia resident known for her work as a foster grandparent caring for children with AIDS and her role in creating the AIDS quilt. The resolution expresses the Georgia House of Representatives' condolences upon her passing and formally recognizes her contributions to her community, family, and advocacy. It does not create new laws or affect policy; it is a ceremonial acknowledgment intended for her family and the community she served. The bill was adopted by the House on January 16, 2026.

A RESOLUTION recognizing and commending Danah Craft on her outstanding public service as the executive director of Feeding Georgia; and for other purposes.