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GA SB396
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/24/2024
Primary Sponsor
Sonya Halpern
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AI Summary
- Creates the Georgia State-wide Music Office within the Department of Economic Development to support, promote, and cultivate the state's music industry, serving as an information clearinghouse and liaison between music businesses and government agencies
- Requires the office to be led by a director with at least five years of music industry experience, appointed by the commissioner of economic development, with duties including strategic business development planning, marketing music festivals and events, and promoting Georgia as a national music center
- Establishes the Georgia Music Advisory Council consisting of eight members and one chairperson, all appointed by the Governor, representing sectors such as music education, live music, recorded music, music technology, music creators, and nonprofit music organizations
- Council members serve four-year terms, must be Georgia residents, and may be removed after four consecutive unexcused absences from regular monthly meetings; the commissioner of economic development serves as an ex officio nonvoting member
- Implementation of the act is contingent on appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding
Legislative Description
Economic Development; Georgia State-wide Music Office; create
Last Action
Senate Tabled
2/29/2024
Committee Referrals
Economic Development and Tourism1/25/2024
Full Bill Text
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