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HB1077 • 2025

Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; extend sunset date

Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; extend sunset date

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Vetoed

The latest official action shows the governor vetoed this bill. Check the bill history to see whether lawmakers later overrode that veto.

Sponsor
Williams, Jr., Noel
Last action
2026-05-12
Official status
House Date Vetoed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official metadata states the bill was vetoed on May 12, 2026. It is unclear if lawmakers later overrode this veto.

HB1077: Extending a Sales Tax Exemption for Nonprofit Museums and Arts Events

This bill proposed to extend the expiration date of an existing sales tax exemption for tickets sold at nonprofit museums and fine arts performances.

What This Bill Does

  • Amends Code Section 48-8-3 regarding exemptions from sales and use taxes.
  • Extends the sunset date, or end date, for a specific tax break on admission fees to certain museums and fine arts events at nonprofit facilities.

Who It Names or Affects

  • Nonprofit organizations operating qualifying museums.
  • Nonprofit groups presenting qualifying fine arts performances or exhibitions.
  • People buying tickets to these specific nonprofit venues.

Terms To Know

Sunset date
The day when a law automatically stops working unless it is renewed by lawmakers.
Sales and use tax exemption
A rule that says certain items or services do not have to pay sales tax at the time of purchase.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The governor vetoed this bill, so it did not become law unless lawmakers overrode the veto.
  • The text does not state exactly how many years the exemption would be extended by.
  • The specific list of qualifying museums or performances is defined in existing laws referenced by the bill.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-12 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Vetoed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Sales and use tax; exemption for sales of tickets, fees, and charges of admission to certain museums and fine arts performances or exhibitions at nonprofit facilities; extend sunset date