SR 196 Georgia Senate · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Phoebe Putney Health System; commend

This resolution (SR 196) is a formal commendation from the Georgia Senate for Phoebe Putney Health System, recognizing its role as southwest Georgia's largest employer and healthcare provider. It highlights the system's achievements, including opening a new $150 million Trauma & Critical Care Tower, expanding nursing training programs, and supporting community healthcare efforts after Hurricane Helene. The resolution has no legal effect or policy changes - it solely expresses the Senate's approval and best wishes for the health system's continued work. It directly affects Phoebe Putney Health System and the communities it serves in southwest Georgia.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 17, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors

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Freddie Sims
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