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40 bills for “Commerce and trade”.
Commerce and trade; limit amount of surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers using credit cards
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would cap the surcharge merchants can charge customers who pay with a credit card at the merchant's actual cost to process that transaction.
Commerce and trade; surcharges charged by merchants for purchasers' use of credit cards; limit amount
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 726 would cap the credit card surcharges Georgia merchants can charge customers, limiting them to the merchant's actual cost of processing the transaction.
Commerce and trade; require that AI generated content include a disclaimer indicating such content was generated using artificial intelligence
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require anyone who uses AI-generated video, audio, or images to promote commerce or trade to clearly disclose that artificial intelligence was used to create the content.
Commerce and trade; rounding of total price of sale of goods or services when using legal tender; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1112 would let Georgia merchants round cash sale totals to the nearest five cents when the penny is scarce, instead of requiring exact-cent pricing for in-person purchases.
Pan African American Chamber of Commerce; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the Pan African American Chamber of Commerce for its work promoting business ties across the United States, Africa, and the Caribbean.
Commerce and trade; require that the processing of transactions initiated by users of peer-to-peer payment platforms by delayed
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would require peer-to-peer payment apps like Venmo or Cash App to delay transactions for at least 15 minutes, giving users time to cancel before money moves.
Commerce and trade; filing of registration statements with the office of the Secretary of State; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 158 would create a statewide electronic registry for Georgia businesses that operate under a trade name, replacing the current county-by-county paper filing system starting January 1, 2027.
Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Georgia E-Commerce Auto Dealers Association for representing the state's online used car dealers, without changing any law.
Commerce and trade; clarify requirements for certain data reported by consumer reporting agencies
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would tighten rules on background check companies, requiring criminal history reports used for job screening to reflect a person's current legal status and barring the reporting of sealed records.
Commerce and trade; benefits from governmental programs or civil or military service; provisions
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would let a power of attorney agent, health care agent, or guardian keep limited authority after someone dies to finish that person's application for public benefits like Medicaid and handle any related hearing or appeal.
Commerce and trade; encourage transparency and fairness with respect to rent pricing for residential properties
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1188 would require Georgia landlords to disclose the full rental price upfront and would ban hidden fees when renting residential property, including hotels and short-term rentals.
Commerce and trade; procedures, conditions, and limitations relative to vehicle value protection agreements; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: HB504 would create new state rules for vehicle value protection agreements, the add-on contracts sold with car purchases that promise a payout if the car is totaled or stolen, requiring insurance backing, disclosures, and cancellation rights.
Commerce and trade; annual reports of the value of securities sold or offered to be sold; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 1010 would require companies selling securities in Georgia to file annual reports of the value sold, make private equity funds liable for debts of companies they control, tax capital gains in opportunity zones, and apply sales tax to computer software.
Commerce and trade; standards for display of electricity dispensed by electric vehicle charging stations; revise and provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: House Bill 883 would set new rules for Georgia electric vehicle charging stations, requiring accurate metering and display of electricity delivered, annual state registration and fees, safety inspections, and a motor fuel tax exception for certain free chargers.
Commerce and Trade; private entities that employ certain AI systems to guard against discrimination caused by such systems; provide
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would regulate businesses that use artificial intelligence systems to make major decisions about people's education, jobs, healthcare, housing, credit, insurance, or legal services, requiring testing for bias and consumer notices.
Clayton County Government, the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce, and the ATL Airport Chamber of Commerce; Clayton County Day at the state capitol; February 6, 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Clayton County's government and two local chambers of commerce and marks February 6, 2025 as Clayton County Day at the state capitol.
Voestalpine Automotive Components; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Manufacturer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Voestalpine Automotive Components for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Manufacturer of the Year.
All Star Roofing; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Small Business of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors All Star Roofing, a Cartersville business, for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Small Business of the Year.
McCreary, Dewayne; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Chairman's Award Winner; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates Dewayne McCreary of Cartersville for winning the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Chairman's Award.
Clayton County Chamber of Commerce; Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol; February 5, 2026; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 5, 2026 as Clayton Chamber Day at the state capitol, honoring the Clayton County Chamber of Commerce.
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for its role promoting economic development and business leadership in North Fulton communities since 1972.
Carr, Brad; exemplary leadership as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Brad Carr for his service as Chair of the Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce and directs a copy be sent to him.
Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for over five decades of promoting business and economic growth in the North Fulton region.
The Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Greater North Fulton Chamber of Commerce for over five decades of work supporting business and economic growth in the North Fulton region.
Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol; February 11, 2026; commending the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and inviting community partners and leadership to be recognized by the Georgia House of Representatives; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution designates February 11, 2026 as Albany-Dougherty County Day at the capitol, honoring the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and inviting its leaders to be recognized by the House.
Carroll County Chamber of Commerce on 70th anniversary; Leadership Carroll on 33rd anniversary; Carroll Tomorrow on 25th anniversary; Leadership Carroll Class of 2025; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the Carroll County Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Carroll, and Carroll Tomorrow for milestone anniversaries and recognizes the Leadership Carroll Class of 2025.
Effingham County Day at the capitol; 2/10/25; Effingham County Chamber of Commerce; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes February 10, 2025 as Effingham County Day at the capitol and commends the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce for its work in the community.
Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce; significant contributions to economic development, community leadership, and the cultivation of local talent through Leadership Monroe program; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the Forsyth-Monroe County Chamber of Commerce for its economic development work and its Leadership Monroe civic training program.
Shottenkirk Honda; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Community Partner of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Shottenkirk Honda in Cartersville for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2026 Community Partner of the Year.
Woodard, Andrea; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution congratulates Andrea Woodard for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2026 Volunteer of the Year.
Mensah; Honorable Sylvester Adinam; distinguished leadership, public service, and contributions to economic development and international trade; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends Sylvester Adinam Mensah, chief executive of the Ghana Export-Import Bank, for his career in finance, public service, and efforts to strengthen trade ties between Ghana and Georgia.
The Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their partners in conjunction with Effingham Day at the Capitol; exceptional leadership, collaboration, and economic impact in Effingham County; recognize
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the Effingham County Chamber of Commerce, the Effingham County Industrial Development Authority, and their leaders for economic development work showcased at Effingham Day at the Capitol.
Roots and Routes Indo-US Chamber of Commerce; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally commends the Roots and Routes Indo-US Chamber of Commerce for its work supporting small businesses and entrepreneurs in the Indo-US community.
Bartow County Sheriff's Office; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Community Partner of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution formally congratulates the Bartow County Sheriff's Office for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Community Partner of the Year.
Whitfield, Monica; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors Monica Whitfield for being named the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Volunteer of the Year.
Shaw Industries Group; Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Manufacturer of the Year; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution recognizes Shaw Industries Group of Bartow County as the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce's 2024 Manufacturer of the Year and commends its economic and community contributions.
Thompson, Bruce; recipient of the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce 2024 Chairman's Award; honor life and legacy
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution honors the late Bruce Thompson, a former state senator and Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner, for his posthumous 2024 Chairman's Award from the Cartersville-Bartow County Chamber of Commerce.
Selling and other Trade Practices; certain protections for consumers relative to warranties of HVAC systems and components of such systems; extend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia Senate bill would let HVAC system warranties transfer automatically to new homeowners and bar manufacturers from tying warranty coverage to product registration, starting January 1, 2026.
Food; selling, offering for sale, trading, or distributing lab-grown meat; prohibit
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House bill would make it illegal to sell, offer for sale, trade, or distribute lab-grown meat, defined as cell-cultured meat, anywhere in the state.
Wrestling programs of Jackson County High School, Jefferson High School, Commerce High School, and East Jackson High School for their outstanding accomplishments during the 2026 GHSA wrestling season; commend
Summary by Georgia Commons: A Georgia House resolution commends the wrestling programs of Jackson County, Jefferson, Commerce, and East Jackson High Schools for their performances in the 2026 GHSA wrestling season.