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GA HB1073

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/19/2018

Primary Sponsor

Matt Gurtler

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017-2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits all state revenues or funds from being used, directly or indirectly, to fund or subsidize the construction, equipping, maintenance, or renovation of stadiums or athletic venues used primarily by professional sports teams
  • Extends the same prohibition to revenues or funds of any political subdivision of the state, including local governments
  • Amends Chapter 1 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated by adding a new Code section 50-1-10
  • Sponsored by Representatives Gurtler (8th), Pezold (133rd), Cooke (18th), Stover (71st), Caldwell (20th), and others
  • Applies to venues used or intended to be used primarily by one or more professional sports teams, covering both full and partial public funding or subsidization

Legislative Description

State government; no state or local revenues or funds shall be used to fund or subsidize construction or renovation of any stadium or athletic venue that is used by one or more professional sports teams; provide

Last Action

House Second Readers

3/23/2018

Full Bill Text

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