HR1179: HR1179 Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter; commend

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter (CAI-Georgia). The resolution describes CAI-Georgia as a nonprofit that works to improve life for Georgians living in homeowners' and condominium associations, noting it serves communities with more than 2.5 million residents across over 11,000 associations statewide. The resolution states that CAI-Georgia provides education and leadership training for volunteer community leaders and industry professionals, promotes sound governance, and engages in legislative advocacy on policies affecting homeowners and communities. It does not change any Georgia law. Instead, it formally commends the organization and directs the Clerk of the House to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to CAI-Georgia.

• Formally recognizes and commends the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter for its work with community associations in Georgia.
• States factual background about CAI-Georgia's scope, describing it as serving 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 legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.

The resolution directly names the Community Associations Institute-Georgia Chapter, a nonprofit serving homeowners' and condominium associations across Georgia. It has no direct legal effect on other Georgians, businesses, or government agencies beyond this formal recognition.

Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main real-world effect is a formal, public acknowledgment by the House of Representatives of an organization's work with community associations statewide.

• The whereas clauses describe CAI-Georgia's mission, scale (over 11,000 associations, 2.5 million residents), and activities in education, governance, and advocacy.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend the organization for community service, education, and advocacy.
• A further resolving clause directs the Clerk of the House to make a copy available for distribution 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
• condominium associations
• community associations
• legislative commendation