Georgia CommonsHR1352: HR1352 Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol; April 13, 2026; recognize
Last action February 12, 2026 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol, honoring the workers who maintain the state's power lines.
In plain language
This resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizes the work of lineworkers, the technicians who build and repair the power lines that deliver electricity across the state. The resolution describes lineworkers as often acting as first responders during storms and other emergencies, working at height around high voltage lines at all hours, and facing dangerous conditions away from their families to maintain Georgia's energy infrastructure. The resolution formally commends lineworkers for their service and designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol. It also directs the Clerk of the House to make copies available to the public and the press. The resolution does not create any new law, funding, or requirement beyond this recognition.
What the bill does
- Commends Georgia's lineworkers for their role in maintaining electrical infrastructure and responding to emergencies.
- Designates April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare copies of the resolution for distribution to the public and press.
Who it affects
The resolution recognizes lineworkers, the utility workers who construct and repair power lines, and involves the Clerk of the House of Representatives, who must prepare and distribute copies of the resolution.
Why it matters
The resolution is a symbolic honor rather than a change to law, funding, or policy. It gives lineworkers formal recognition at the state capitol for work often done in dangerous conditions during storms and emergencies, but it does not create benefits, protections, or obligations.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe lineworkers' role as first responders during storms and their work maintaining high voltage power lines under dangerous conditions.
- The resolving clause commends lineworkers and sets April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker Appreciation Day at the state capitol.
- A further resolution clause directs the Clerk of the House 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 members of this body commend Georgia's lineworkers for thei r efforts in keeping the16 power on and protecting public safety and recognize April 13, 2026, as Georgia Lineworker17 Appreciation Day at the state capitol.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Don Parsons (R, HD-044)
- Charles Martin (R, HD-049)
- Victor Anderson (R, HD-010)
- David Huddleston (R, HD-072)
- Steven Meeks (R, HD-178)
- Mary Williams (D, HD-037)
Topics
- lineworkers
- utility workers
- state capitol recognition
- ceremonial resolution