HR 1313: Kia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2026; commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives, not a law that regulates anyone. It recognizes February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol and praises Kia's automobile assembly plant in West Point, Georgia. The resolution recounts Kia's investment in Georgia since 2009, including more than $3.2 billion in the state, over 5 million vehicles produced, more than 3,200 employees, and support for workforce programs in K-12 schools and technical colleges. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia statute or create any new legal requirement.

• Formally designates February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• Commends Kia Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing operations and economic impact in the state.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives 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 bill amending Georgia law.

The resolution primarily concerns Kia Georgia and its West Point manufacturing plant, its more than 3,200 employees, and related suppliers and dealerships. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must distribute copies, though it imposes no obligations on the general public.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution rather than a change to Georgia law, it has no direct legal or financial effect on residents. Its main real-world consequence is a public, state sanctioned acknowledgment of Kia's economic role in Georgia, particularly in the West Point area.

• The resolution recites Kia Georgia's history since 2009, including $3.2 billion in investment and over 5 million vehicles produced.
• It notes Kia's contribution of over $23 million to local community programs in education, health, and environmental sustainability.
• It resolves that House members commend Kia Georgia and recognize February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available for distribution to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House 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
• West Point Georgia
• economic development