--- title: SR 745. Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; recognize collection: bills id: 2025-2026/sr745 cite_as: SR 745, 2025-2026 Regular Session (Ga.) canonical_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr745 md_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr745.md text_url: https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr745/text source_url: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73050 date: 2026-02-11 status: passed corpus_version: bills-2026-09-13 license: Public record of the Georgia General Assembly, via LegiScan; see about.md publisher: Georgia Commons, an independent project of Georgia Civic Data. Not the State of Georgia. 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Dickerson - Max Burns - RaShaun Kemp text_version: Enrolled has_text: true legiscan_url: https://legiscan.com/GA/bill/SR745/2025 upstream_id: 2113611 summaries_model: claude-sonnet-5 topic_tags: - nurse anesthetists - rural health care - Georgia Senate resolution - anesthesia care - health care workforce --- # SR 745. Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; recognize ## Text Senate Resolution 745 By: Senators Brass of the 6th, Walker III of the 20th, Anavitarte of the 31st, Still of the 48th, Hodges of the 3rd and others A RESOLUTION Recognizing and commending Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists; and for other purposes. WHEREAS, as early as 1916, Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) were providing anesthesia at Grady Hospital in Atlanta; and WHEREAS, in 1938, 17 CRNAs established the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, which has grown to represent more than 1,600 members and is among the oldest and largest CRNA state organizations in the United States; and WHEREAS, CRNAs in Georgia practice in every setting where anesthesia services are needed, such as hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, endoscopy suites, the offices of doctors and dentists, and the VA Healthcare System; and WHEREAS, CRNAs in Georgia are committed to caring for Georgia citizens by providing vigilant, high-quality, cost-effective anesthesia services; and WHEREAS, CRNAs provide many levels of anesthesia and perioperative care, including sedation, IV sedation, general anesthesia, and pain management; and WHEREAS, CRNAs are anesthesia professionals who safely administer more than 50 million anesthetics to patients each year in the United States, and as advanced practice registered nurses, CRNAs are among the nation's most trusted professions; and WHEREAS, CRNAs represent more than 80 percent of the anesthesia providers in rural counties, and many rural hospitals often rely on independently practicing CRNAs for anesthesia care; and WHEREAS, half of all rural hospitals in the United States use a CRNA-only model for obstetric care, and CRNAs safely deliver pain management care, particularly where there are no physician providers available, saving patients long drives of 75 miles or more; and WHEREAS, it is abundantly fitting and proper that these outstanding medical professionals be appropriately honored. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE that the members of this body recognize and commend Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their dedication to the health and well-being of the citizens of this state and extend best wishes for continued success. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Secretary of the Senate is authorized and directed to make appropriate copies of this resolution available for distribution to the public and the press. ## Summaries written by Georgia Commons The following was written by claude-sonnet-5 from the text above and is not part of the resolution. Quote the text, not the summary. A Georgia Senate resolution formally recognizes and commends the state's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists for their work providing anesthesia care across Georgia, including in rural hospitals. ### Plain-language summary This is a ceremonial resolution from the Georgia Senate, not a change to state law. It honors Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs), advanced practice nurses who administer anesthesia and manage pain for patients in hospitals, surgery centers, dental and medical offices, and the VA Healthcare System. The resolution recounts the history of CRNAs in Georgia, dating to 1916 at Grady Hospital in Atlanta, and notes that the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists, founded in 1938, now has more than 1,600 members. It highlights that CRNAs make up more than 80 percent of anesthesia providers in rural Georgia counties and that many rural hospitals rely on them, including for obstetric and pain management care where physicians may not be available. The Senate resolves to commend CRNAs and directs the Secretary of the Senate to distribute copies to the public and press. ### What it does - Formally recognizes and commends Georgia's Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists (CRNAs) for their role in patient care across the state. - States the Senate's appreciation but does not create, change, or repeal any law, funding, or regulation. - Directs the Secretary of the Senate to prepare and distribute copies of the resolution to the public and press. ### Who it affects The resolution directly names Certified Registered Nurse Anesthetists and their professional association, the Georgia Association of Nurse Anesthetists. It also references rural hospitals, obstetric care providers, and patients who rely on CRNAs for anesthesia and pain management, especially in areas without physician anesthesia providers. ### Why it matters Because this is a commendatory resolution rather than a law, it has no direct legal or regulatory effect on how CRNAs practice, are licensed, or are paid in Georgia. Its main practical effect is public recognition, distributed by the Secretary of the Senate to the public and press. ### Key provisions - The resolution's whereas clauses describe CRNA history in Georgia and their role providing anesthesia in hospitals, surgery centers, and rural areas. - The first resolving clause states the Senate recognizes and commends CRNAs for their dedication to Georgians' health and well-being. - The second resolving clause directs the Secretary of the Senate to make copies available to the public and press. ## Status - Status: Passed (2026-02-11) - Last action: Senate Read and Adopted (2026-02-11) - Sponsors: Matt Brass, Larry Walker, Jason Anavitarte, Shawn Still, Mike Hodges, Ed Setzler, Ben Watson, Kay Kirkpatrick, Randy Robertson, Chuck Hufstetler, Frank Ginn, Ricky Williams, Clint Dixon, Bo Hatchett, Sally Harrell, Randal Mangham, Chuck Payne, Brian Strickland, Drew Echols, Jason T. Dickerson, Max Burns, RaShaun Kemp - Official page: https://www.legis.ga.gov/legislation/73050 > The history, votes, and amendments (94 characters) are at https://georgiacommons.org/bills/2025-2026/sr745.md?full=1