Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 776: Smart-Washington, Tisa; commend
Last action March 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution formally commends Tisa Smart-Washington, Rockdale County's Tax Commissioner, for her career in public service and local political organizing.
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In plain language
This is a commendation resolution passed by the Georgia House of Representatives during Women's History Month. It honors Tisa Smart-Washington, who has served as Tax Commissioner of Rockdale County since 2016 and was the first African American woman elected to that office, as well as the first African American and first woman to serve more than one term in the role. The resolution also recognizes her earlier work as the first African American Chief Deputy Tax Commissioner in the county, her leadership roles in statewide tax official associations, and her role as Chair of the Rockdale County Democratic Party organizing a full slate of local candidates in 2012. It directs the Clerk of the House to give her a copy of the resolution. It does not change any Georgia law.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Tisa Smart-Washington for her service as Rockdale County Tax Commissioner and community leadership.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to her.
- Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor extended by the House.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names and honors Tisa Smart-Washington. It has no regulatory or financial effect on any other group of Georgians.
Why it matters
This resolution has no practical legal effect and changes no Georgia law. Its significance is symbolic: it is an official record of the House of Representatives honoring an individual's public service during Women's History Month.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Tisa Smart-Washington's background as Rockdale County Tax Commissioner since 2016 and her earlier historic appointments in county tax administration.
- The operative resolving clause commends her for her dedication to the community and wishes her continued health and happiness.
- A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution to her.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Tisa Smart-Washington for her unwavering dedication to her community and extend sincere best wishes for her continued health and happiness.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Doreen Carter (D, HD-93)
- Karen Bennett (D, HD-94)
- Carolyn Hugley (D, HD-141)
Topics
- Women's History Month
- Rockdale County
- tax commissioner
- legislative commendation