SR749: SR749 Georgia Peanut Month; recognizing March 2026

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate rather than a change to state law. It commends the Georgia peanut industry for its economic contributions and formally designates March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol. The resolution cites figures on the industry's size, including that Georgia produces 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply, supplies nearly half of U.S. peanut exports, and that the industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supports more than 150,000 jobs. It directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.

• 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 send a copy of the resolution to the Georgia Peanut Commission.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the Senate.

The resolution mainly affects the Georgia peanut industry symbolically, including peanut farmers, the more than 250 companies involved in warehousing, processing, manufacturing, and marketing peanuts, and the Georgia Peanut Commission, which receives a copy of the resolution.

Because this is a commemorative resolution, it does not change any law, create funding, or impose requirements. Its practical effect is limited to public recognition of the peanut industry's role in Georgia's economy during March 2026.

• The whereas clauses state that Georgia produced 51 percent of the nation's peanut supply in 2025 and supplies nearly half of U.S. peanut exports, contributing over $400 million to the trade balance.
• The whereas clauses state the industry contributes an estimated $2 billion to the Georgia economy and supports more than 150,000 Georgians' livelihoods.
• The first resolving clause commends the peanut industry and designates March 2026 as Georgia Peanut Month at the state capitol.
• The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make a copy available to the Georgia Peanut Commission.

1. 2026-02-11Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2. 2026-02-10Senate Hopper (Senate)

• Russ Goodman (R, SD-008)Primary sponsor
• 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)

• Georgia peanut industry
• agriculture
• commemorative resolution
• state capitol recognition