Rep. Al Williams

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) passed by the House to publicly honor Bishop Dr. Eddie Lee Stevens. It recognizes his lifelong work as a spiritual leader, including growing churches, providing community support, and serving in roles like pastor and counselor. The resolution contains no policy changes or financial provisions; it simply directs the House Clerk to provide Bishop Stevens with a copy of the resolution as a formal expression of appreciation. No specific group is directly affected beyond the recipient of the recognition.

Maddy summaryThis resolution symbolically recognizes the 25th annual Rustin/Lorde Community Breakfast, an event hosted by the Southern Unity Movement in Atlanta on January 19, 2026. It honors the breakfast’s role in celebrating civil rights activist Bayard Rustin and feminist poet Audre Lorde, while connecting attendees to themes of inclusion, justice, and social activism. The resolution has no policy impact - it is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no binding provisions or changes to law. It was formally adopted by the Georgia House of Representatives on January 13, 2026.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 1 of Title 32 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to general provisions relative to highways, bridges, and ferries, so as to authorize the construction or maintenance of roads upon military bases or installations by the Department of Transportation when done so through agreement with and when paid for by the United States Department of Defense or other federal entity; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 593 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine access to maternal, prenatal, and pediatric healthcare in Georgia. The committee will investigate barriers to care, funding disparities, workforce needs, and potential solutions, with a requirement to hold at least two meetings in rural hospital counties. The committee must complete its work and submit a report by December 1, 2025, after which it will be abolished. This resolution does not allocate funding or create new laws - it solely establishes a committee to study existing healthcare access issues.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 2 of Article 15 of Chapter 1 of Title 10 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the "Fair Business Practices Act of 1975," so as to require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms be delayed; to provide for the cancellation of such transactions during such delay period; to provide for penalties; to provide definitions; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 754 creates a temporary House Study Committee to examine street lighting conditions along Georgia state routes. The committee, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker, will study issues like inadequate lighting, aging infrastructure, and maintenance challenges affecting public safety. It will assess funding needs, jurisdictional barriers with local governments and the DOT, and recommend solutions for tracking and improving street lighting. The committee must report findings by December 1, 2025, and will dissolve after that date. This resolution does not enact new laws but establishes a process for future policy recommendations.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a policy bill) recognizing Monique LaSean Jackson for her community service in Georgia. It formally commends her 20+ years as a special education teacher, decades of volunteer work with organizations like Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, and leadership in community groups. The resolution has no policy impact - it simply offers symbolic recognition through a House of Representatives statement. It directly affects only Monique LaSean Jackson, who receives this formal acknowledgment of her public service.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 33 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, so as to establish the State Oversight Board within the office of the Commissioner of Insurance; to provide for the membership, duties, and powers of such board; to provide for rules and regulations; to provide for insurer liability for certain delays or denials in healthcare coverage; to provide for a private cause of action; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to expand provisions related to making certain registration information confidential; to provide for the VoteSafe program managed by the Secretary of State; to authorize persons that believe they are at risk of or threatened by physical harm or that are the victims of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, stalking, or human trafficking to have the address of their voter registration made confidential; to provide procedures for application and renewal for such program; to provide definitions; to authorize rule making related to such program; to provide for training of local election officials and persons assisting applicants to such program; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryHR 712 creates a House Study Committee on Protecting Working Families to examine how Georgia can safeguard vulnerable Georgians from potential federal cuts to Medicaid and SNAP benefits. The committee will study specific state-level protections, including emergency Medicaid funds, food security programs, and small business tax incentives, to maintain access to healthcare and nutrition for low-income families, veterans, rural communities, and maternal health services. It does not enact new laws but will evaluate policy options to mitigate impacts if federal funding decreases. The resolution highlights that nearly 2.5 million Georgians rely on Medicaid and over 1.4 million depend on SNAP, with cuts risking higher uninsured rates, food insecurity, and strained rural hospitals. The committee will report findings to the legislature by a specified deadline.