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
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
1
Committee
0
Feb 18, 2025
Upper · Passed
Senate Read and Adopted
upper
Feb 17, 2025
Introduced
Senate Hopper
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Freddie Sims
DDemocratic
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