HR 1179: Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter; commend

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a change to state law. It recognizes the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter (CAI-Georgia), a nonprofit that works with homeowners' and condominium associations across the state. The resolution states that CAI-Georgia serves communities representing more than 2.5 million residents across over 11,000 community associations, and highlights its work on education, leadership training, professional standards, and legislative advocacy. The House commends the organization for its contributions and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for CAI-Georgia. The resolution does not create any new rules, funding, or legal requirements.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter for its community service, education, and advocacy work.
• States factual background about CAI-Georgia's scope, including that it serves over 11,000 community associations representing more than 2.5 million residents.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a bill amending the Georgia Code.

The resolution directly names the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter, a nonprofit serving homeowners' and condominium associations statewide. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, though it references the millions of residents living in community associations the organization serves.

Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it does not change any rights, duties, or funding for homeowners' associations or condominium owners. Its main effect is a formal, symbolic statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives.

• The whereas clauses describe CAI-Georgia's mission, its scope of over 11,000 community associations and 2.5 million residents, and its education and advocacy activities.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives recognize and commend the organization for its contributions to Georgia communities.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy of the resolution available to CAI-Georgia.

1. 2026-02-02House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-02House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-02House Hopper (House)

• Martin Momtahan (R, HD-017)Primary sponsor
• Beth Camp (R, HD-135)
• Dale Washburn (R, HD-144)
• Joseph Gullett (R, HD-019)
• Clint Crowe (R, HD-118)
• Mike Cheokas (R, HD-151)

• homeowners associations
• community associations
• condominium law
• legislative commendation