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title: HR 1683. Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia); BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize
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date: 2026-03-12
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bill_number: HR 1683
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
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chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-03-12
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Josh Bonner
  - Bruce Williamson
  - Mike Cheokas
  - Dale Washburn
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  - commercial real estate
  - BOMA Georgia
  - state capitol recognition
  - legislative resolution
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# HR 1683. Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia); BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; February 3, 2026; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1683
By: Representatives Bonner of the 73rd, Williamson of the 112th, Cheokas of the 151st, and
Washburn of the 144th
A RESOLUTION
Commending the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia)
and recognizing February 3, 2026, as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol; and for other
purposes.
WHEREAS, founded in 1913 as BOMA-Atlanta, BOMA Georgia is a trade association that
has supported the commercial real estate industry in Georgia for 113 years; and
WHEREAS, the commercial real estate industry has grown to currently contribute nearly
$5.5 billion to Georgia's economy annually while supporting nearly 50,000 jobs in the state;
and
WHEREAS, BOMA Georgia members are responsible for the ownership, management, and
administration of more than 150 million square feet of office space and additional millions
of square feet of facilities throughout Georgia; and
WHEREAS, these individuals represent building ownership, professional property
management firms, professional service providers, and contract services, and BOMA
Georgia members have been instrumental in cementing Georgia as a national leader in
commercial real estate over the past century; and
WHEREAS, BOMA Georgia's educational programs, research, and other resources have
contributed significantly to our state's favorable economic development; and
WHEREAS, for two decades, BOMA Georgia has advocated for and advanced Georgia's
business climate through initiatives such as the passage of HB 1385 in 2006 and SB 377 in
2020, which increased access to building plan reviews and inspections; and
WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that the outstanding accomplishments and
history of this extraordinary organization be recognized.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend the Building Owners and Managers Association of
Georgia upon its 113th anniversary and recognize February 3, 2026, as BOMA Georgia Day
at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to the
Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution commends the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia (BOMA Georgia) on its 113th anniversary and designates February 3, 2026 as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honoring BOMA Georgia, a trade association for the commercial real estate industry founded in 1913 as BOMA-Atlanta. The resolution recounts the organization's history and its role in the state's economy, noting that commercial real estate contributes nearly $5.5 billion annually to Georgia and supports about 50,000 jobs.
The resolution formally commends BOMA Georgia on its 113th anniversary and recognizes February 3, 2026 as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to the organization. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a symbolic honor with no regulatory or funding effect.

### What it does

- Commends the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia on its 113th anniversary as a trade association.
- Designates February 3, 2026 as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to BOMA Georgia.
- Recites the organization's history, including its role in past legislation like HB 1385 (2006) and SB 377 (2020) on building plan reviews.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names the Building Owners and Managers Association of Georgia and its members, who work in commercial real estate ownership, property management, and related professional services across the state.

### Why it matters

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect; it does not change any Georgia statute, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to formal recognition of BOMA Georgia by the House of Representatives and a designated day at the capitol.

### Key provisions

- The resolving clause commends BOMA Georgia upon its 113th anniversary.
- The resolving clause designates February 3, 2026 as BOMA Georgia Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute a copy of the resolution to BOMA Georgia.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-03-12)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-03-12)
- Sponsors: Josh Bonner, Bruce Williamson, Mike Cheokas, Dale Washburn
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/74065

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1683.md?full=1