Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia Senate Bill SB182 Compare Versions

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2	2	Senate Bill 182
3	3	By: Senators Halpern of the 39th, Beach of the 21st, Goodman of the 8th, Jones II of the
4	4	22nd, Parent of the 44th and others
5	5	A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
6	6	AN ACT
7	7	To amend Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the
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9	9	Department of Community Affairs, so as to enact the "Georgia Music Office and Music2
10	10	Ready Communities Act"; to provide for definitions; to create the Georgia Music Office; to3
11	11	provide for administration of the office; to provide for duties of the office; to provide for the4
12	12	adoption and promulgation of rules and regulations; to provide for an appropriations5
13	13	contingency; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.6
14	14	BE IT ENACTED BY THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF GEORGIA:7
15	15	SECTION 1.8
16	16	This Act shall be known and may be cited as the "Georgia Music Office and Music Ready9
17	17	Communities Act."10
18	18	SECTION 2.11
19	19	Chapter 8 of Title 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to the Department12
20	20	of Community Affairs, is amended by adding a new article to read as follows:13
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23	23	"ARTICLE 1414
24	24	50-8-310.15
25	25	As used in this article, the term:16
26	26	(1) 'Commissioner' means the commissioner of community affairs.17
27	27	(2) 'Coordinate' means to issue rules, policies, standards, definitions, specifications, and18
28	28	other guidance.19
29	29	(3) 'Department' means the Department of Community Affairs.20
30	30	(4) 'Director' means the director of the office.21
31	31	(5) 'Implementation' means planning, writing, drafting, designing, studying, and22
32	32	conducting market analysis; soliciting and accepting gifts, contributions, and cooperation;23
33	33	contracting, procurement, retention of consultants, and outsourcing; and other activities24
34	34	within the ordinary meaning of the term in this context.25
35	35	(6) 'Marketing' means promoting, advertising, public relations, press relations, and26
36	36	branding; creation, use, and licensing of trademark, copyright, and other intellectual27
37	37	property; and other activities of a similar nature or within the term as it is commonly28
38	38	understood.29
39	39	(7) 'Office' means the Georgia Music Office.30
40	40	50-8-311.31
41	41	(a) There is established the Georgia Music Office to facilitate the growth of Georgia's32
42	42	music industry in communities across this state through state-wide support, promotion, and33
43	43	cultivation of Georgia's rich music heritage, musicians, and vibrant music industry.34
44	44	(b) The commissioner shall select a director to lead the office. In selecting the director,35
45	45	consideration shall be given to individuals who possess extensive knowledge of the many36
46	46	aspects of the music industry, including, but not limited to, live touring, recording, and37
47	47	distribution, and who possess at least five years of experience in the music industry. The38
48	48	S. B. 182
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50	50	commissioner shall appoint personnel within the department to administer functions of the39
51	51	office.40
52	52	(c) The office shall:41
53	53	(1) Promote the growing production of music in this state, the enjoyment and42
54	54	appreciation of the Georgia music industry, and the benefits of visiting and viewing the43
55	55	diverse music productions in this state;44
56	56	(2) Serve as a music business promotion office and information clearing-house for the45
57	57	Georgia music industry through the implementation of a strategic business development46
58	58	plan to help music industry professionals and businesses relocate to this state by47
59	59	providing resources and acting as a conduit for music related economic and community48
60	60	development;49
61	61	(3) Coordinate and market specific programs and initiatives to attract music industry50
62	62	professionals and to foster the economic and community development of Georgia music51
63	63	businesses and musicians;52
64	64	(4) Assist in growing Georgia's music industry by providing music industry professionals53
65	65	with production contacts in this state; suggesting possible performing, publishing, and54
66	66	recording locations; and other activities as may be required to promote this state as a55
67	67	national music center;56
68	68	(5) Serve as a liaison between music businesses and governmental offices and agencies,57
69	69	including workforce development, education, and tourism;58
70	70	(6) Publicize significant developments within the industry;59
71	71	(7) Develop and market listings of music festivals, productions, and other music events60
72	72	being held throughout this state;61
73	73	(8) Publicize and market this state's music heritage and culture;62
74	74	(9) Facilitate the expansion of the music industry in this state; and63
75	75	(10) Certify cities and counties as Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities. Each64
76	76	city and county seeking such certification shall be required to host a Music Friendly65
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79	79	Georgia workshop to educate local leaders and stakeholders on the office's functions. 66
80	80	Upon being certified, such cities and counties shall form an advisory board of local music67
81	81	industry stakeholders to promote music related economic development in their68
82	82	communities and appoint a Music Friendly Georgia Certified Liaison to liaise with the69
83	83	office.70
84	84	(d) The office shall be assigned to the department for administrative purposes only, as71
85	85	prescribed in Code Section 50-4-3.72
86	86	50-8-312.73
87	87	(a) Subject to appropriations by the General Assembly or other available funding, the74
88	88	department is authorized to adopt and promulgate such rules and regulations as may be75
89	89	necessary to carry out this article.76
90	90	(b) In its marketing and implementation of marketing for Georgia's music industry, the77
91	91	department may exercise its powers under paragraphs (2) and (6) of subsection (b) of Code78
92	92	Section 50-8-8 and may authorize and delegate to the office all or part of such powers for79
93	93	its own implementation."80
94	94	SECTION 3.81
95	95	All laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act are repealed.82
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