SR43: SR43 Kia Day; recognize January 28, 2025

This resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate praising Kia's automobile manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia. It lists the company's economic impact, including vehicle production totals, community contributions, workforce development programs, and job numbers tied to its Georgia plant. The resolution does not change any Georgia law or create new requirements. It simply has the Senate commend Kia of Georgia and designate January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol, and directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

• Formally commends Kia of Georgia for its manufacturing operations and economic contributions in the state.
• Designates January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties, since it is a ceremonial resolution rather than a law.

This resolution mainly affects Kia's manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia, its employees and suppliers, and the Georgia Senate itself, which issues the commendation. It does not impose obligations on other businesses, agencies, or residents.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a binding law, it does not change day-to-day life for Georgians. Its practical effect is limited to an official Senate statement of recognition for Kia's economic presence in the state, marked by a designated day at the capitol.

• The preamble (whereas clauses) describes Kia's history in Georgia, including more than 4.6 million vehicles produced over 15 years at its West Point plant.
• States Kia has invested more than $3.2 billion in Georgia since 2009, plus a $200 million expansion for electric vehicle production.
• Notes Kia Georgia employs more than 3,000 team members and supports over 14,000 plant and supplier jobs regionally.
• The resolved clause has the Senate commend Kia and recognize January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2025-01-27Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)Primary sponsor
• Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
• Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
• Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
• John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
• John Albers (R, SD-056)
• Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
• Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
• Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)

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