Rep. Al Williams

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (not a law) that formally recognizes the Georgia Beverage Association for its recycling initiatives. It specifically commends the Association's "Made to be Remade" program, which focuses on education, infrastructure improvements, and creating 100% recyclable beverage containers. The resolution does not create new policies, funding, or requirements - it is a non-binding expression of support. It directly affects the Georgia Beverage Association by honoring their efforts, with no impact on state regulations or the public.

A RESOLUTION commending and congratulating Reverend Hermon Scott for over 20 years of dedicated service as President of the Liberty County Emancipation Proclamation Committee; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION proposing an amendment to the Constitution so as to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in 2028 and thereafter shall serve four-year terms of office; to provide that members of the General Assembly elected in the 2026 general election shall serve two-year terms of office; 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 2 of Title 21 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to elections and primaries generally, so as to provide for a permanent absentee voter list; to provide for procedures regarding such list; to provide for maintenance of such list; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A RESOLUTION creating and authorizing the House Special Committee on Oversight of Federal Funds; to provide for the issuance of compulsory process to secure the attendance of witnesses or the production of documents and materials; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to education, so as to repeal Chapter 2B, relating to promise scholarship accounts, including both Articles 1 and 2 of said chapter, relating to the Georgia Education Savings Authority and the "Georgia Promise Scholarship Act," respectively; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Maddy summaryThis is a ceremonial resolution (HR 289) congratulating The Woodbine Opry on its 25th anniversary as a free, weekly live music venue in Woodbine, Georgia. It recognizes the Opry's 25 years of providing bluegrass, Gospel, and classic country music at the Old Woodbine School, noting its monthly online reach of 15,000-20,000 views. The resolution formally extends congratulations for its anniversary celebration events planned for February 2025 and directs the House Clerk to provide a copy to the Opry. As a procedural resolution, it contains no policy changes or direct impacts on constituents or laws.

A RESOLUTION honoring and celebrating the Metro Atlanta Chapter of the Savannah State University National Alumni Association on its 65th anniversary; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 4 of Title 1 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to holidays and observances, so as to designate April 29 of each year as "Heritage and Freedom Flag of the Former Republic of Vietnam Day" in Georgia; to provide legislative findings; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Part 1 of Article 2 of Chapter 3 of Title 20 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Board of Regents, so as to provide that the Board of Regents shall include members who are graduates of a historically black college or university that is a unit of the University System of Georgia; to provide for a definition; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.