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GA HR1573

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/29/2016

Primary Sponsor

Matt Dollar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the House Study Committee on Music Festival Tax Credits, composed of five House members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Representatives
  • Directs the committee to study issues related to tax credits for music festivals, which are estimated to generate at least $90 million in economic impact on state and local economies
  • Notes that music festivals contribute to the tax base through sales taxes on tickets, concessions, and merchandise, as well as hotel/motel taxes, but struggle to maintain solvency
  • Limits committee member allowances to five days unless additional days are authorized, with funding from House of Representatives appropriations
  • Requires the committee to file a report of findings and any proposed legislation with the Clerk of the House before the committee's abolishment date of December 1, 2016

Legislative Description

House Study Committee on Music Festival Tax Credits; create

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/7/2016

Full Bill Text

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