HR 1425: Georgia peanut industry; Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol; 03/03/26; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives is a ceremonial measure honoring the state's peanut industry. It states that Georgia leads the nation in peanut production and exports, and describes the industry's role in the state economy, including its contribution to hundreds of Georgia companies and tens of thousands of jobs. The resolution's operative effect is to have the House formally commend the peanut industry and designate March 3, 2026 as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.

• Formally commends the Georgia peanut industry for its contributions to the state's economy.
• Designates March 3, 2026 as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.

The resolution primarily concerns the Georgia peanut industry, including farmers and the more than 250 Georgia companies involved in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing peanuts, as well as the Georgia Peanut Commission, which will receive a copy.

The resolution carries no legal force beyond a ceremonial designation and does not change any law, spending, or regulation. Its main practical effect is a symbolic recognition day at the capitol honoring an industry the text says supports over 150,000 Georgia jobs.

• The whereas clauses state that Georgia produced 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply in 2025 and supplies nearly half of U.S. peanut exports.
• The resolution states the industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supports more than 150,000 Georgians.
• The resolved clause designates March 3, 2026 as Georgia Peanut Day at the state capitol.
• The final clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to provide a copy to the Georgia Peanut Commission.

1. 2026-02-19House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-19House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-19House Hopper (House)

• Jaclyn Ford (R, HD-170)Primary sponsor
• Robert Dickey (R, HD-134)
• Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
• Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
• Joe Campbell (R, HD-171)
• Charles Cannon (R, HD-172)

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• state capitol ceremonial resolution
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• Georgia Peanut Commission