Georgia CommonsSR 738: Kia Day; recognize February 11, 2026
Last action February 10, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution designates February 11, 2026 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 resolution is a ceremonial statement from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It recognizes February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol and praises Kia's automobile assembly plant in West Point, Georgia, which opened in 2009. The resolution lists Kia's contributions to Georgia, including more than $3.2 billion invested in the state, over $23 million given to local communities, more than 3,200 employees, and support for workforce development programs in K-12 and technical education. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press, but it creates no new legal requirements, funding, or penalties.
What the bill does
- Formally designates February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
- Commends Kia Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing operations and economic contributions to the state.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
- Creates no binding legal obligations, funding, or regulatory changes, since it is a commendatory resolution rather than a law.
Who it affects
This resolution primarily affects Kia Georgia and its West Point manufacturing operations, receiving formal recognition from the state Senate. It has no direct legal effect on other businesses, residents, or government agencies beyond the ceremonial designation.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its main effect is public recognition of Kia's economic role in Georgia, particularly its West Point plant and related jobs.
Key provisions
- The resolution recites Kia Georgia's history since 2009, its $3.2 billion investment, and recent $200 million expansion for electric vehicle production.
- It notes Kia Georgia employs more than 3,200 workers and supports over 14,000 plant and supplier jobs regionally.
- The Senate resolves that it commends Kia Georgia and recognizes February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
- The Secretary of the Senate is directed to make copies of the resolution available for public and press distribution.
From the bill
“the members of this body commend Kia Georgia and recognize February 11, 2026, as Kia Day at the state capitol.”
“Kia Georgia has produced over five million vehicles in the state”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)
- Jason Anavitarte (R, SD-031)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
- Kay Kirkpatrick (R, SD-032)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Billy Hickman (R, SD-004)
- Blake Tillery (R, SD-019)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Ben Watson (R, SD-001)
- Chuck Payne (R, SD-054)
- Brian Strickland (R, SD-042)
- Marty Harbin (R, SD-016)
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Frank Ginn (R, SD-047)
- Drew Echols (R, SD-049)
- Chuck Hufstetler (R, SD-052)
- Jason T. Dickerson (R, SD-021)
- Max Burns (R, SD-023)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Steve Gooch (R, SD-051)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
Topics
- Kia Georgia
- automobile manufacturing
- West Point Georgia
- economic development
- legislative resolution