Georgia CommonsHR 1352: Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 13, 2026; recognize
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol, honoring the men and women who build and repair the state's power lines.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives honors lineworkers, the utility workers who build and maintain power lines across the state. The resolution notes that lineworkers often act as first responders during storms, work with high-voltage electricity at all hours, and face dangerous conditions to keep power flowing, sometimes far from their families. The resolution formally commends lineworkers for their service and designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement beyond this recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends Georgia's lineworkers for their role in maintaining electrical infrastructure and responding to storms and emergencies.
- Designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution directly honors Georgia's lineworkers, the utility employees who construct and repair power lines. It also involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution is a symbolic gesture rather than a change in law or funding. It gives public recognition to lineworkers' hazardous work, but it does not create new benefits, protections, or requirements affecting their jobs or pay.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes lineworkers' hazardous, round-the-clock work maintaining power lines and their role as first responders during storms.
- The resolving clause commends lineworkers and designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“lineworkers are often first responders during storms and other catastrophic events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes”
“the members of this body commend Georgia's lineworkers for their efforts in keeping the power on and protecting public safety”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
- Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
Topics
- lineworkers
- ceremonial resolution
- state capitol recognition
- utility workers