Georgia CommonsSR 749: Georgia Peanut Month; recognizing March 2026
Last action February 11, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Senate resolution recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol, honoring the state's peanut industry and its role in Georgia's economy.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a law that changes rights or requirements. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions and formally recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol. The resolution cites facts about the industry, including that Georgia produces 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply, leads the country in peanut exports, and supports more than 150,000 Georgians through an estimated $2 billion contribution to the state economy. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission. It does not create any new laws, funding, or regulations.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol.
- Commends the Georgia peanut industry for its contributions to the state's economy.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
- Creates no new legal requirements, funding, or regulatory changes; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.
Who it affects
The resolution mainly affects the Georgia Peanut Commission, which receives the honorary designation, and more broadly recognizes Georgia peanut farmers and the roughly 250 companies involved in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing peanuts.
Why it matters
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any laws or provide funding. Its practical effect is limited to publicly honoring the peanut industry and giving the Georgia Peanut Commission a formal statement of recognition from the state Senate.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses state that Georgia produced 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply in 2025 and leads the country in peanut exports.
- The resolution states the peanut industry contributes more than $400 million to the nation's balance of trade.
- The operative resolving clause commends the Georgia peanut industry and recognizes March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol.
- A final clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
From the bill
“the State of Georgia leads the United States in peanut production, producing 51 percent of the total supply in the nation in 2025”
“recognize March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Lee Anderson (R, SD-024)
- Jaha Howard (D, SD-035)
- Sam Watson (R, SD-011)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Bo Hatchett (R, SD-050)
- Clint Dixon (R, SD-045)
- RaShaun Kemp (D, SD-038)
- Mike Hodges (R, SD-003)
- Shawn Still (R, SD-048)
- Timothy Bearden (R, SD-030)
Topics
- Georgia agriculture
- peanut industry
- state resolutions
- economic recognition