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Introduced
01/10/2024
01/10/2024
In Committee
03/20/2024
03/20/2024
Crossed Over
02/15/2024
02/15/2024
Passed
Dead
03/28/2024
03/28/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT To amend Titles 33, 48, and 50 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to insurance, revenue and taxation, and state government, respectively, so as to revise the film tax credit; to separate into a new Code section provisions related to tax credits for qualified interactive entertainment production companies; to provide for base investment requirements for a qualified production company to qualify for the credit; to provide for a maximum amount of credits that may be transferred in a given year under certain circumstances; to provide for the implementation of such maximum; to provide for conditions related to transferability of credits; to provide for the circumstances under which a company qualifies for an additional credit; to authorize certain certification fees; to require companies to pay court costs if the denial of certification is upheld by a court on appeal; to provide for an application requirement; to remove outdated and unnecessary language; to provide for clarity and consistency; to provide a short title; to provide for definitions; to revise the low-income housing tax credits; to provide that such tax credits shall be termed the Georgia affordable housing tax credits; to reduce the amount of such credits for certain projects; to authorize such credits in an amount equal to the federal credit for certain projects; to provide for definitions; to provide for open records; to create the Special Commission on Data Center Energy Planning; to provide for membership; to provide for related matters; to provide for effective dates and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill:
- Revises the Georgia Entertainment Industry Investment Act, which provides tax credits for film, video, and digital production in Georgia. The bill clarifies definitions, expands the types of productions eligible for credits, increases the credit percentage for productions that meet certain criteria related to Georgia resident workers and vendors, and requires an audit process before final certification of tax credits.
- Establishes the Georgia Interactive Entertainment Industry Investment Act, which provides similar tax credits for interactive entertainment production companies that meet certain investment and employment requirements in Georgia.
- Revises the Georgia affordable housing tax credits, reducing the amount of credits for certain affordable housing projects but allowing additional credits for projects that meet certain criteria related to location, tenant populations, and project types.
- Creates the Special Commission on Data Center Energy Planning to address issues related to the energy needs and impacts of data centers in Georgia.
The bill aims to support Georgia's entertainment, interactive entertainment, and affordable housing industries through targeted tax credits and economic development initiatives.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (16)
John Albers (R)*,
Jason Anavitarte (R)*,
Max Burns (R)*,
Greg Dolezal (R)*,
Shelly Echols (R)*,
Jason Esteves (D)*,
Billy Hickman (R)*,
Chuck Hufstetler (R)*,
Kay Kirkpatrick (R)*,
Chuck Payne (R)*,
Randy Robertson (R)*,
Ed Setzler (R)*,
Shawn Still (R)*,
Larry Walker (R)*,
Rick Williams (R)*,
Shaw Blackmon (R),
Last Action
House Passed/Adopted By Substitute (on 03/28/2024)
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