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GA HR1738

Resolution

Status

Introduced

3/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Culver Kidd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2011-2012 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Variable Sales Tax Study Committee, composed of 5 members of the House of Representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House
  • Studies the concept of a tiered sales tax system that would impose no sales tax on Georgia-manufactured products, a higher rate on products made elsewhere in the United States, and an even higher rate on foreign-made products
  • Aims to explore whether granting favored tax status to Georgia-made goods could boost the state economy and bring manufacturing jobs back to Georgia
  • Committee members may meet for up to 10 days and receive standard legislative interim committee allowances, funded through House of Representatives appropriations
  • Required to report findings and recommendations, including any proposed legislation, by December 31, 2012, at which point the committee stands abolished

Legislative Description

House Variable Sales Tax Study Committee; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/14/2012

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means3/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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