Bill > SB478

This bill amends Georgia law related to outdoor stewardship, a program designed to fund the protection of conservation land using a portion of sales and use tax revenue collected from sporting goods stores (classified under the North American Industry Classification Code 451110). Specifically, the bill introduces a "sunset" provision, meaning the program will automatically expire on June 30, 2039, unless extended by future legislation. Additionally, it increases the percentage of these dedicated tax revenues that the General Assembly must appropriate to the Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Trust Fund from 40 percent to 60 percent, thereby providing more funding for conservation efforts.