SB 430: Taxes; certain military museums qualify as destination marketing organizations and private sector nonprofit organizations; provide
SB 430 status: Introduced — Effective Date (updated Jul 1, 2026).
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Bill summary
OfficialA BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 3 of Chapter 13 of Title 48 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to excise tax on rooms, lodgings, and accommodations, so as to provide that certain military museums qualify as destination marketing organizations and private sector nonprofit organizations; to...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Risks
- No direct environmental impact identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Increased potential funding for military museums via tourism revenue.
- Enhanced economic support for cultural tourism sites.
Risks
- May reduce available tax funds for existing destination marketing organizations.
- Could create competition for local lodging tax revenue.
Society
Benefits
- Supports preservation of military history and education.
- Promotes public engagement with veterans' heritage sites.
Risks
- Prioritizes specific museum categories over other community cultural assets.
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Abstract does not define the criteria for 'certain' military museums.
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