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GA HR1738
Resolution
Status
Introduced
3/13/2012
Primary Sponsor
Culver Kidd
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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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