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title: HR 1313. Kia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2026; commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; recognize
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date: 2026-02-10
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bill_number: HR 1313
session: 2025-2026 Regular Session
session_slug: 2025-2026
chamber: House
bill_type: resolution
status_date: 2026-02-10
last_action: House Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - Vance Smith
  - David Huddleston
  - Debbie Buckner
  - David Jenkins
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  - Kia Georgia
  - automobile manufacturing
  - West Point Georgia
  - economic development
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# HR 1313. Kia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2026; commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; recognize

## Text

House Resolution 1313
By: Representatives Smith of the 138th, Huddleston of the 72nd, Buckner of the 137th, and
Jenkins of the 136th
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and commending Kia's
vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Georgia is a center of automobile manufacturing and home to Kia's assembly
plant in West Point, Georgia; and
WHEREAS, the automobile manufacturing industry in Georgia is resilient and growing; in
the last 16 years, Kia Georgia has produced over 5 million vehicles in the state; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia has contributed over $23 million to the local community,
promoting education, health and wellness, and environmental preservation and sustainability
as part of its Corporate Social Responsibility program; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia has promoted workforce development in K-12 education through
its sponsorship of SAE Foundation's "A World In Motion" and Greenpower USA, along with
supporting CTAE programs, and is actively involved with the Technical College System of
Georgia and is a founding partner of UGA's Georgia Network for Electric Mobility; and
WHEREAS, the Kia brand has 22 dealerships across the state participating in Kia's Veterans
Technician Apprenticeship Program; and
WHEREAS, since establishing its assembly plant in 2009 in West Point, Georgia, Kia has
invested more than $3.2 billion in the state, which includes the recent over $200 million
expansion for production of electric vehicles at this site; and
WHEREAS, Kia is committed to a "customer-centric" business model through its flexible
production system focusing on market-driven trends, providing mobility solutions that meet
customer needs and exceed expectations; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia employs more than 3,200 team members, and is responsible for
more than 14,000 plant and supplier jobs in the region; and
WHEREAS, Kia Georgia is the US manufacturing home of five award-winning models:
Telluride, Sorento and Sportage SUVs and the all-electric EV9 and EV6 SUVs, producing
3 powertrains (gasoline, hybrid and electric) on a single-line system.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES that
the members of this body commend Kia Georgia and recognize February 11, 2026, as Kia
Day at the state capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk of the House of Representatives is authorized
and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the
public and the press.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Georgia House resolution designates February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol, honoring Kia's West Point vehicle manufacturing plant and its economic impact on the state.

### Plain-language summary

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.

### What it does

- 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.

### Who it affects

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.

### Why it matters

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.

### Key provisions

- 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.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2026-02-10)
- Last action: House Read and Adopted (2026-02-10)
- Sponsors: Vance Smith, David Huddleston, Debbie Buckner, David Jenkins
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73095

> The history, votes, and amendments (131 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/hr1313.md?full=1