Georgia CommonsHR 1245: Georgia peanut industry; Georgia Peanut Month at the State Capitol; March 2026; recognize
Last action February 9, 2026 · House Second Readers
A Georgia House resolution would recognize March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol, commending the state's peanut industry for its economic contributions.
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In plain language
This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the House of Representatives praising the peanut industry's role in the state economy and designating March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol. The resolution cites figures on Georgia's dominance in national peanut production and exports, the number of businesses tied to the industry, and its overall economic impact. It directs the Clerk of the House to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
What the bill does
- Formally commends the Georgia peanut industry for its contributions to the state's economy.
- Designates March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
- Creates no new laws, funding, or regulatory requirements; it is a symbolic statement of the House.
Who it affects
The Georgia peanut industry, including farmers and the more than 250 companies involved in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing peanuts, as well as the Georgia Peanut Commission, which receives a copy of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but serves as a public, official acknowledgment of the peanut industry's economic importance to Georgia, which supporters may use for publicity or advocacy purposes tied to Georgia Peanut Month.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state that Georgia produced 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply in 2025 and nearly half of U.S. peanut exports.
- The whereas clauses state the industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supports more than 150,000 Georgians.
- The resolved clause commends the peanut industry and recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia leads the United States in peanut production, producing 51 percent of the total supply in the nation in 2025”
“contributing an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supporting the livelihood of more than 150,000 Georgians”
Status timeline
- House Second Readers (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)
- Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
- Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)
- Bill Yearta (R, HD-152)
Topics
- Georgia peanut industry
- agriculture
- state capitol recognition
- Georgia Peanut Commission