GA SR674

Designates February 25, 2020, as Georgia Life Sciences Day at the state capitol and commends Georgia Bio for its contributions to the industry

Georgia's life sciences industry includes 1,960 establishments contributing 68,300 direct jobs and $10 billion to the state's gross domestic product, with 14.9% employment growth and 32% private sector establishment growth over the prior decade

Georgia's life sciences sector had more than 3,181 ongoing clinical trials and 437 patents granted in 2018

Georgia Bio, founded in 1989, is recognized as the state's largest nonprofit life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization, working to improve access to innovative technologies

Georgia BioEd Institute, a division of Georgia Bio, is highlighted for its commitment to STEM education in biotechnology and medtech through classroom-to-career initiatives and workforce training