Senate · Passed · 2025-2026 Regular Session

SR756: SR756 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.

In plain language

This resolution does not change any Georgia law. It is a ceremonial statement from the Senate honoring lineworkers, the people who build and repair power lines, often in dangerous conditions and during storms. The resolution states reasons for the recognition, including that lineworkers often act as first responders during storms and other emergencies, work with high voltage electricity at all hours, and frequently work far from home to maintain the state's power infrastructure. It formally designates April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.

What the bill does

Commends Georgia's lineworkers for their work keeping electrical power running and protecting public safety.
Designates April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and the press.
Does not create any new law, funding, penalty, or ongoing program; it is a one time honorary declaration.

Who it affects

The resolution directly names Georgia's lineworkers, the utility workers who build and repair power lines. It also involves the Secretary of the Senate, who must distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

Why it matters

The resolution has no legal or financial effect on Georgians. Its main real-world impact is a formal, public acknowledgment of lineworkers' role in restoring power after storms and maintaining electrical infrastructure, marked by a designated day at the state capitol.

Key provisions

The whereas clauses describe lineworkers' role as frequent first responders during storms and other catastrophic events.
The whereas clauses note lineworkers work with high voltage electricity continuously and often far from their families.
The resolving clause formally commends lineworkers and designates April 13, 2026 as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
A further resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press.

From the bill

“lineworkers are often first responders during storms a nd other catastrophic5 events, working to make the scene safe for other public safety heroes”
The resolution's stated reason for recognizing lineworkers, describing their emergency response role.

“the members of this body15 commend Georgia's lineworkers for their efforts in keeping the power on and protecting16 public safety and recognize April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day”
The resolution's core action, formally commending lineworkers and naming the appreciation day.

Status timeline

2026-02-12Senate Read and Adopted (Senate)
2026-02-11Senate Hopper (Senate)

Topics

lineworkers
utility workers
commemorative resolution
public safety
state capitol