SR738: SR738 Kia Day; recognize February 11, 2026

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, praising Kia's automobile assembly plant in West Point, Georgia. The resolution recounts Kia Georgia's history since 2009, including more than $3.2 billion invested in the state, over five million vehicles produced, more than 3,200 employees, and contributions to workforce development programs and community giving. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press, but it creates no new requirements, funding, or legal changes.

• Formally recognizes February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the Georgia state capitol.
• Commends Kia Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing and economic impact on the state.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or enforceable obligations; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.

The resolution primarily concerns Kia Georgia, its West Point manufacturing plant, its employees, and the local community. It has no direct legal effect on other businesses, residents, or state agencies beyond the Senate's own recognition activities.

Because this is a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any Georgia law, tax, or regulation. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of Kia's business presence and economic contributions in West Point and the surrounding region.

• Preamble recites Kia's history in Georgia, including over five million vehicles produced and more than $3.2 billion invested since 2009.
• Notes Kia Georgia's workforce of more than 3,200 employees and over 14,000 related plant and supplier jobs.
• Resolves that the Senate commends Kia Georgia and recognizes February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

1. 2026-02-10Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-09Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Randy Robertson (R, SD-029)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• Kia Georgia
• automobile manufacturing
• West Point Georgia
• economic development
• legislative recognition