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GA SR1028

Resolution

Status

Introduced

2/19/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jeff Mullis

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the Senate Music Economic Development Study Committee composed of 10 members: 3 senators appointed by the President of the Senate, 6 music industry professionals (representing the recording academy, music production, festival/concert promotion, entertainment law, touring musicians, and post-secondary music education), and the commissioner of economic development or designee.
  • Directs the committee to study the economic impact of Georgia's music industry across multiple sectors, including sound recording, music tourism, music technology and entrepreneurship, theatrical production, post-secondary music education, and the Georgia Music Hall of Fame.
  • Charges the committee with recommending actions or legislation to expand Georgia's music economy, retain and attract talent, foster integration with film, digital media, and gaming industries, and promote music content as a cultural export.
  • Limits committee member allowances and expenses to no more than 5 days unless additional days are authorized, with funding drawn from Senate appropriations and respective state agencies.
  • Requires the committee to file any approved report with the Secretary of the Senate prior to its abolishment date of December 1, 2016.

Legislative Description

Senate Music Economic Development Study Committee; create

Last Action

Senate Read Second Time

2/24/2016

Full Bill Text

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