SR626: SR626 Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day; recognize February 3, 2026

This resolution from the Georgia Senate designates February 3, 2026, as Georgia Utility Contractors Association Legislative Awareness Day at the state capitol. The Georgia Utility Contractors Association is a 55 year old nonprofit trade group representing companies that build and maintain underground utility infrastructure such as water, sewer, gas, electrical, and telecommunications lines. The resolution commends the association for promoting safety and responsible installation practices and for working with elected officials and state agencies on relevant policy. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the association. The resolution does not change any Georgia law; it is a ceremonial recognition tied to the association's annual advocacy day at the Capitol.

• Formally 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.

The resolution directly names the Georgia Utility Contractors Association, its member companies (utility contractors, engineers, equipment dealers and suppliers, law firms, and insurance bonding agents), and the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute a copy of the resolution.

The resolution carries no legal or regulatory effect; it is a symbolic honor. Its practical impact is limited to marking a day for the association's members to meet with lawmakers at the Capitol and raise awareness of underground utility safety issues.

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

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)

• ceremonial resolution
• utility construction
• legislative recognition
• infrastructure safety