HR 37: Intuitive; contributions to patient care and for business achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; commend
Last action January 16, 2025 · House Read and Adopted
A Georgia House resolution commends Intuitive, a medical technology company, for its patient care contributions and its business growth and expansion in Gwinnett County.
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In plain language
This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia House of Representatives recognizing Intuitive, maker of the da Vinci Surgical System used for robotic-assisted surgery, for its work in medical technology and its economic presence in Georgia. The resolution lists the company's achievements, including more than 390,000 da Vinci surgical procedures performed in Georgia and over 290 of its surgical systems in use across the state. It also highlights Intuitive's $500 million investment in a Georgia campus expansion in Peachtree Corners, including a nearly 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in 2024 and a training center set to open in 2026. The resolution formally commends the company and directs the Clerk of the House to send Intuitive a copy of the resolution. It does not create any new law, funding, or regulation.
What the bill does
- Formally recognizes and commends Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and its business growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia.
- Directs the Clerk of the House of Representatives to prepare a copy of the resolution for distribution to Intuitive.
- Does not create, change, or repeal any Georgia law, regulation, or funding program.
Who it affects
The resolution directly names Intuitive, a medical technology company with manufacturing and training operations in Peachtree Corners and Gwinnett County. It also references Georgia surgeons, patients who undergo da Vinci-assisted procedures, and local businesses tied to the company's economic activity.
Why it matters
As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any law or provide funding, but it publicly documents the Georgia House's recognition of a major employer's investment and growth, which some readers may find useful as a record of the company's economic footprint in the state.
Key provisions
- The whereas clauses describe Intuitive's history in Georgia since 2011 and its da Vinci Surgical System usage statistics in the state.
- The resolution cites a $500 million Georgia campus expansion in Peachtree Corners, including a manufacturing facility and a training center opening in 2026.
- The resolving clause formally commends Intuitive for patient care contributions, innovation, and business growth in Gwinnett County.
- The final clause directs the Clerk of the House to provide Intuitive with a copy of the resolution.
From the bill
“the members of this body recognize and commend Intuitive for its outstanding contributions to patient care, its commitment to innovation, its business achievements, and its significant growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia.”
Status timeline
- House Read and Adopted (House)
- House First Readers (House)
- House Hopper (House)
Sponsors
- Scott Hilton (R, HD-048)
- Sharon Cooper (R, HD-045)
- Ruwa Romman (D, HD-097)
- Michelle Au (D, HD-050)
- Matt Reeves (R, HD-099)
Topics
- economic development
- Gwinnett County
- medical technology
- legislative honors