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GeorgiaHB 142025-2026 Regular SessionHouse

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Sponsored By: Kasey Carpenter (Republican), Omari Crawford (Democrat), Tim Fleming (Republican), Steve Tarvin (Republican)

Vetoed

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

2 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 1 mixed.

New state support for Georgia musicians

The law creates the Georgia Music Office within the Department of Economic Development to support musicians and music businesses statewide. It provides business resources, production contacts, suggested locations, relocation help, and links to government agencies. It also promotes Georgia’s music heritage, festivals, and other music events. The commissioner appoints staff and selects a director with broad industry knowledge and at least five years of music industry experience. Subject to state appropriations or other funding, the department can issue rules and delegate its music marketing powers to the office.

Music certification adds duties for communities

The law creates the Music Friendly Georgia Certified Communities Program for cities and counties. Communities seeking certification must host a workshop about the Georgia Music Office for local leaders and stakeholders. Once certified, they must form an advisory board of local music industry stakeholders to promote music-related economic development. They must also appoint a liaison to work with the state office.

Sponsors & Cosponsors

Sponsors

  • Kasey Carpenter

    Republican • House

  • Omari Crawford

    Democrat • House

  • Tim Fleming

    Republican • House

  • Steve Tarvin

    Republican • House

Cosponsors

  • Bill Cowsert

    Republican • Senate

Roll Call Votes

All Roll Calls

Yes: 365 • No: 18

House vote • 3/31/2026

Agree to Senate Substitute

Yes: 161 • No: 5 • Other: 9

Senate vote • 4/2/2025

PASSAGE BY SUBSTITUTE

Yes: 47 • No: 9

House vote • 2/26/2025

PASSAGE

Yes: 157 • No: 4 • Other: 6

Actions Timeline

  1. House Date Signed by Governor

    5/12/2026House

  2. Veto V1

    5/12/2026

  3. House Sent to Governor

    4/10/2026House

  4. House Agreed Senate Amend or Sub

    3/31/2026House

  5. Senate Third Read

    4/2/2025Senate

  6. Senate Passed/Adopted By Substitute

    4/2/2025Senate

  7. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/31/2025Senate

  8. Senate Recommitted

    3/28/2025Senate

  9. Senate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    3/27/2025Senate

  10. Senate Read Second Time

    3/27/2025Senate

  11. Senate Read and Referred

    2/27/2025Senate

  12. House Third Readers

    2/26/2025House

  13. House Passed/Adopted

    2/26/2025House

  14. House Committee Favorably Reported

    2/20/2025House

  15. House Second Readers

    1/15/2025House

  16. House First Readers

    1/14/2025House

  17. House Hopper

    1/13/2025House

Bill Text

  • HB 14/AP* (v7)

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