Georgia CommonsSR 756: Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day; recognize April 13, 2026
Last action February 12, 2026 · Senate Read and Adopted
A Georgia Senate resolution recognizes April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol, honoring the state's electrical lineworkers.
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In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia Senate does not change any law. It formally commends lineworkers, the utility workers who build and repair power lines, for their work keeping electricity flowing and responding to storms and other emergencies. The resolution notes that lineworkers often work in dangerous conditions, far from home, and are frequently among the first on the scene after storms to help make areas safe for other emergency responders. The resolution designates April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and the press.
What the bill does
- Commends Georgia's lineworkers for their work maintaining power lines and responding to storms and emergencies.
- Designates April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies of the resolution available to the public and the press.
Who it affects
Electrical lineworkers across Georgia and the utility companies that employ them are the direct subjects of this resolution. It does not impose duties on any other group beyond the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution carries symbolic weight rather than legal effect. It gives public recognition to lineworkers' role in restoring power and safety during storms, but it does not create funding, benefits, or new legal protections for them.
Key provisions
- The resolution's whereas clauses describe lineworkers' role as first responders during storms and their work with high-voltage lines around the clock.
- The resolved clause has the Senate commend lineworkers and designate April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the capitol.
- A further resolved clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare copies for public and press distribution.
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 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol”
Status timeline
- Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
- Senate Hopper (Senate)
Sponsors
- Bill Cowsert (R, SD-046)
- Carden Summers (R, SD-013)
- Matt Brass (R, SD-006)
- Ed Harbison (D, SD-015)
- Ricky Williams (R, SD-025)
- Freddie Sims (D, SD-012)
- Tonya Anderson (D, SD-043)
- Harold Jones (D, SD-022)
Topics
- lineworkers
- commemorative resolution
- utility workers
- state capitol recognition