HR 51: Kia's vehicle manufacturing and impact on the state and recognizing January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol; recognize

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives rather than a law that changes anyone's rights or duties. It praises Kia's assembly plant in West Point, Georgia, citing its production of more than 4.6 million vehicles over 15 years, more than $3.2 billion in investment since 2009, more than 3,000 direct employees, and more than 14,000 related plant and supplier jobs in the region. The resolution also highlights Kia's community giving, workforce development partnerships with the Technical College System of Georgia and the University of Georgia, and its production of SUV and electric vehicle models in the state. It formally commends Kia of Georgia and names January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol, and directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

• Formally commends Kia of Georgia for its vehicle manufacturing operations and economic impact on the state.
• Designates January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to make copies of the resolution available to the public and press.
• Creates no new law, funding, or regulatory requirement; it is a symbolic statement by the House of Representatives.

Kia's assembly plant and its workforce in West Point, Georgia, along with related suppliers and dealership employees across the state. It also touches the Technical College System of Georgia, the University of Georgia, and other workforce partners mentioned in the resolution, though none face new legal obligations.

The resolution carries no legal or financial effect but represents an official statement of recognition from the Georgia House of Representatives, spotlighting Kia's role in the state's auto manufacturing economy and its investment and job creation in the West Point area.

• The resolution's whereas clauses recite Kia Georgia's production history, community spending, workforce programs, and investment figures since 2009.
• The resolving clause has the House of Representatives commend Kia of Georgia and recognize January 28, 2025, as Kia Day at the state capitol.
• A further resolved clause directs the Clerk of the House to distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press.

1. 2025-01-27House Read and Adopted (Cámara de Representantes)
2. 2025-01-27House First Readers (Cámara de Representantes)
3. 2025-01-27House Hopper (Cámara de Representantes)

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

• Kia
• automobile manufacturing
• West Point Georgia
• economic development
• electric vehicles