HR1313: HR1313 Kia Day at the state capitol; February 11, 2026; commending Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact to the state; recognize

This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol. It commends Kia's vehicle manufacturing operations in West Point, Georgia, citing the more than 5 million vehicles produced there over 16 years, over $3.2 billion invested in the state since 2009, and more than 3,200 direct employees supporting over 14,000 plant and supplier jobs in the region. The resolution also highlights Kia's community and workforce programs, including a Corporate Social Responsibility program that has contributed over $23 million locally, sponsorship of K-12 workforce development programs, and a veterans technician apprenticeship program at dealerships statewide. The House resolves to commend Kia Georgia and directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and press. It does not change any Georgia law.

• Formally designates February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol in recognition of Kia's operations in Georgia.
• Commends Kia Georgia for manufacturing over 5 million vehicles at its West Point plant over the past 16 years.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.
• Contains no binding legal requirements, funding, or changes to Georgia statutes; it is a ceremonial statement of the House.

The resolution directly names Kia Georgia, its West Point manufacturing plant, its 3,200-plus employees, and the roughly 14,000 plant and supplier jobs tied to it, as well as the 22 Kia dealerships involved in its veterans apprenticeship program.

While the resolution carries no legal or funding effect, it publicly highlights Kia's role as a major Georgia employer and manufacturer, drawing attention to its investment, job creation, and workforce and community programs tied to the state's economy.

• The preamble ('WHEREAS' clauses) recounts Kia's history in Georgia, including its 2009 West Point plant opening and over $3.2 billion in investment.
• Notes a recent expansion of over $200 million for electric vehicle production at the West Point site.
• States Kia Georgia employs more than 3,200 team members and supports over 14,000 regional plant and supplier jobs.
• The resolving clause formally commends Kia Georgia and designates February 11, 2026 as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolution directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available for public and press distribution.

1. 2026-02-10House Read and Adopted (House)
2. 2026-02-10House First Readers (House)
3. 2026-02-10House Hopper (House)

• Vance Smith (R, HD-138)Primary sponsor
• David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
• Debbie Buckner (D, HD-137)
• David Jenkins (R, HD-136)

• Kia Georgia
• automobile manufacturing
• West Point plant
• economic development
• state capitol recognition