Georgia CommonsSR 43: Kia Day; recognize January 28, 2025
Last action January 29, 2025 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes January 28, 2025 as Kia Day at the state capitol, honoring Kia's West Point manufacturing plant and its economic impact on the state.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It commends Kia's automobile manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia, citing the company's investment of more than $3.2 billion in the state since 2009, production of over 4.6 million vehicles, employment of more than 3,000 workers, and support for more than 14,000 plant and supplier jobs regionally. The resolution also highlights Kia's community contributions, including more than $22 million toward education, health, and environmental programs, and its workforce development partnerships with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University of Georgia. It formally designates January 28, 2025 as Kia Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
What the bill does
- Formally designates January 28, 2025 as Kia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Kia of Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing operations and economic contributions to the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Does not create, amend, or repeal any Georgia statute; it has no regulatory or funding effect.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Kia of Georgia and its West Point manufacturing plant, along with its employees, suppliers, and dealership network. It does not impose obligations on any other individuals, businesses, or government agencies beyond the Secretary of the Senate's distribution task.
Why it matters
Because this is a commendatory resolution, it does not change Georgia law, create funding, or impose new requirements on anyone. Its practical effect is limited to publicly recognizing Kia's economic presence in Georgia and marking a symbolic day at the capitol.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Kia's history in Georgia, including 4.6 million vehicles produced and $3.2 billion invested since 2009.
- The resolved clause commends Kia of Georgia and designates January 28, 2025 as Kia Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Kia of Georgia and recognize January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- John Kennedy (R, SD-018)
- John Albers (R, SD-056)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
Topics
- Kia Georgia
- automobile manufacturing
- economic development
- West Point Georgia
- state capitol recognition