HR51: HR51 Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors Kia's automobile assembly plant in West Point, Georgia. It cites the company's manufacturing output, community investment, workforce development programs, and job creation in the region as reasons for recognition. The resolution does not change any Georgia law. It formally commends Kia of Georgia and designates January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.

• Commends Kia of Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing operations and economic impact in the state.
• Designates January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and the press.
• Does not create any new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a ceremonial statement by the House.

The resolution directly names Kia of Georgia and its West Point manufacturing plant, its employees, and its network of dealerships and suppliers across the state. It has no binding legal effect on any other business, agency, or individual.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory consequence; it does not change taxes, funding, or rules for Kia or any other company. Its practical effect is symbolic, giving formal legislative recognition to Kia's presence and economic role in Georgia.

• The whereas clauses describe Kia Georgia's history since 2009, its $3.2 billion investment, and more than 4.6 million vehicles produced at the West Point plant.
• The whereas clauses note Kia Georgia employs more than 3,000 team members and supports over 14,000 plant and supplier jobs.
• The resolving clause formally commends Kia of Georgia and designates January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• A closing clause directs the Clerk of the House to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-27House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2025-01-27House First Readers (House)
3. 2025-01-27House Hopper (House)

• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)Primary sponsor
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)

• Kia Georgia
• automobile manufacturing
• economic development
• West Point Georgia
• legislative recognition