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title: SR 27. Intuitive; recognize
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date: 2025-01-17
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bill_number: SR 27
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status_date: 2025-01-17
last_action: Senate Read and Adopted
sponsors:
  - John Albers
  - Clint Dixon
  - Kay Kirkpatrick
  - Ben Watson
  - Sally Harrell
  - Shawn Still
  - Chuck Payne
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  - economic development
  - Gwinnett County
  - medical technology
  - legislative commendation
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# SR 27. Intuitive; recognize

## Text

Senate Resolution 27
By: Senators Albers of the 56th, Dixon of the 45th, Kirkpatrick of the 32nd, Watson of the
1st, Harrell of the 40th and others
A RESOLUTION
Recognizing and commending Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and for business
achievements and growth in Gwinnett County, Georgia; and for other purposes.
WHEREAS, Intuitive, the pioneer of robotic-assisted surgery and a global leader in
minimally invasive care, has made significant advancements in medical technology that
directly benefit healthcare systems and patient care; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive's da Vinci Surgical System has helped transform the landscape of
minimally invasive care, enabling surgeons and care teams to offer patients minimally
invasive robotic surgery that can reduce recovery times and lower the risk of conversions;
and
WHEREAS, more than 15 million da Vinci procedures have been performed by more than
76,000 trained surgeons worldwide; and
WHEREAS, more than 390,000 of these procedures were performed in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, more than 2.2 million global surgical procedures were performed in 2023 with
the da Vinci surgical system; and
WHEREAS, more than 52,000 of those procedures in 2023 were in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, there are more than 290 of Intuitive's surgical systems being used by physicians
to serve patients in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive's commitment to research and development has led to continuous
advancements in medical technology, fostering the standard of care for key procedures and
continuing to push the boundaries of minimally invasive care; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has shown remarkable growth, expanding its operations, workforce,
and market presence both domestically and internationally, particularly in the continuing
development of its East Coast Global Hub investment in Gwinnett County, thereby
contributing significantly to the local and global economy; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has had business operations in Georgia since 2011; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has committed a $500 million investment to their Georgia campus
expansion, which will be complete in 2026; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia expansion includes an almost 600,000-square-foot LEED
Platinum-certified manufacturing facility that was opened in 2024 and where some
generations of the da Vinci surgical systems are produced; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia campus expansion will include a new training center to support the
growing demand for Intuitive's world-class technology training program, which is scheduled
to open in 2026; and
WHEREAS, this Georgia campus will have more than one million square feet in total
manufacturing, warehouse, and office space once completed; and
WHEREAS, this expansion represents a significant investment in the local economy,
creating new job opportunities and contributing to the economic growth and development of
the City of Peachtree Corners, Gwinnett County, and the State of Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive has more than 15,000 employees globally, with more than 600
employees in Georgia; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive is expected to grow its Georgia employee base to more than 1,200
employees across sales, manufacturing, finance, engineering, customer training, and other
general business functions within a few years; and
WHEREAS, Intuitive trains more surgeon care teams in Georgia than any other location
across the globe, thereby contributing to the local and state economies through flights, hotel
stays, and restaurant spending.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that 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.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed
to make an appropriate copy of this resolution available for distribution to Intuitive.

## Summaries written by Georgia Commons

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A Senate resolution honors Intuitive, a robotic surgery technology company, for its patient care advancements and its $500 million manufacturing and jobs expansion in Gwinnett County.

### Plain-language summary

This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It recognizes Intuitive, the maker of the da Vinci Surgical System used in minimally invasive robotic surgery, for its medical technology work and its economic footprint in Georgia.
The resolution describes Intuitive's history in Georgia since 2011, a $500 million expansion of its Peachtree Corners campus in Gwinnett County set to finish in 2026, a nearly 600,000-square-foot manufacturing facility opened in 2024, and plans to grow its Georgia workforce from about 600 to more than 1,200 employees. The Senate formally commends the company and directs the Secretary of the Senate to send Intuitive a copy of the resolution as a symbolic honor.

### What it does

- Formally recognizes and commends Intuitive for its contributions to patient care and its business growth in Georgia.
- States the Senate's position praising the company's innovation and investment; it creates no legal requirements or funding.
- Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and send a copy of the resolution to Intuitive as a ceremonial gesture.

### Who it affects

The resolution directly names Intuitive, its employees in Georgia, and the Gwinnett County community, particularly the City of Peachtree Corners where the company's campus expansion is located. It has no binding legal effect on any other person or entity.

### Why it matters

Because this is a commendation rather than a law, it does not change any rights, funding, or requirements. Its practical effect is symbolic recognition of a company's investment and job growth in Gwinnett County, which the Senate highlights as economically significant.

### Key provisions

- The whereas clauses describe Intuitive's da Vinci Surgical System and its use in more than 390,000 procedures performed in Georgia.
- The resolution notes a $500 million campus expansion in Gwinnett County expected to finish in 2026, including a manufacturing facility and training center.
- It states Intuitive's Georgia workforce is expected to grow from about 600 to more than 1,200 employees.
- The resolving clause formally commends Intuitive; a further clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to send the company a copy.

## Status

- Status: Passed (2025-01-17)
- Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2025-01-17)
- Sponsors: John Albers, Clint Dixon, Kay Kirkpatrick, Ben Watson, Sally Harrell, Shawn Still, Chuck Payne
- Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/69420

> The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr27.md?full=1