SR 626: Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 3, 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a bill that changes any law. It formally recognizes February 3, 2026 as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol, marking the day the association holds its annual event to meet with lawmakers. The resolution describes the association as a 55-year-old nonprofit trade group representing the underground utility construction industry, covering water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications infrastructure. It commends the group for promoting safety and responsible installation practices and directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association for its records.

• Officially designates February 3, 2026 as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• Commends the Georgia Utility Contractors Association for its work promoting safe and responsible underground utility installation in Georgia.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute a copy of the resolution to the association.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic honor rather than a policy change.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Utility Contractors Association and its members, including licensed utility contractors, site developers, engineers, equipment suppliers, and related businesses. It also involves the Georgia Senate and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute the resolution.

The resolution has no legal effect on Georgians beyond its ceremonial recognition. It gives the utility contractors association an official Senate acknowledgment and a formal opportunity to meet with legislators at the capitol on the designated day.

• The resolving clause recognizes February 3, 2026 as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol.
• The Senate commends the association for promoting safe and responsible installation of underground utilities in Georgia.
• A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association for distribution.

1. 2026-01-29Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-01-28Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Emanuel Jones (D, SD-010)Primary sponsor
• Sonya Halpern (D, SD-039)
• Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
• Kenya Wicks (D, SD-034)
• Donzella James (D, SD-028)

• legislative recognition
• utility contractors
• state capitol events
• trade associations