The General Assembly finds and declares that the State of Georgia has a responsibility for expanding public experience with art. The General Assembly recognizes that other states have enacted legislation requiring the expenditure of 1 percent of funds allocated for the construction of state buildings for works of art for such buildings. History. Code 1981, § 8-5-2, enacted by Ga. L. 1987, p. 891, § 1. 8-5-3. Definitions.