Georgia CommonsHouse · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session
HR 432: Georgia's lineworkers; Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 14, 2025; recognize
Last action February 27, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution recognizes April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol, honoring the state's electrical lineworkers for their work maintaining power infrastructure.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives that commends lineworkers, the technicians who build and repair electrical power lines, often in dangerous conditions and during storms. The resolution states that lineworkers act as first responders during emergencies, work with high voltage electricity around the clock, and frequently work far from home to keep the state's energy infrastructure running. The resolution formally designates April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol. It directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement; it is a statement of recognition passed by the House.
What the bill does
- Commends Georgia's lineworkers for their work maintaining power lines and responding to emergencies.
- Designates April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
Who it affects
Georgia's electrical lineworkers and the utility companies that employ them are the subject of this resolution. It has no direct legal effect on any other group, business, or agency beyond the symbolic recognition it grants.
Why it matters
The resolution carries no legal force, funding, or new requirements, but it gives lineworkers formal public recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives for work that is often hazardous and done away from public attention, such as during storm repairs.
Key provisions
- The resolution's preamble describes lineworkers' role as first responders during storms and their work with high voltage electricity.
- The resolved clause formally commends lineworkers and designates April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to distribute copies of the resolution 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 and recognize April 14, 2025, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Don Parsons (R, HD-44)
- Matt Barton (R, HD-5)
- John Carson (R, HD-46)
- Leesa Hagan (R, HD-156)
- Angie O'Steen (R, HD-169)
- Rick Jasperse (R, HD-11)
Topics
- lineworkers
- utility workers
- commemorative resolution
- state capitol recognition