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GA HR238
Resolution
Status
Passed
5/7/2018
Primary Sponsor
Sam Watson
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AI Summary
- Proposes an amendment to the Georgia Constitution to create the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund, dedicating up to 80 percent of state sales and use tax revenue collected by sporting goods stores (NAICS Code 451110) to protecting and preserving conservation land
- Does not increase the state sales tax rate; redirects a portion of existing sales tax revenue already being collected from sporting goods retailers
- Fund purposes include conserving lands that protect drinking water sources, water quality of rivers, lakes, and streams; protecting forests, fish, and wildlife habitats; preserving state and local parks; and providing outdoor recreational opportunities
- Any general law enacted under this amendment must include an automatic sunset/repeal provision of no more than 10 years, with the option to extend for a maximum of 10 additional years
- Dedicated revenues shall not lapse and are exempt from certain constitutional limitations on state fund balances and debt; the amendment must be submitted to voters for ratification or rejection
Legislative Description
Sales and use tax; annual allocation of 75 percent of revenue from sale of outdoor recreation equipment for protection and preservation of conservation land; provide - CA
Last Action
Effective Date
5/7/2018
Full Bill Text
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