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HB216 • 2025

Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act; enact

Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act; enact

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Enacted

This bill passed the Legislature and reached final enactment based on the latest official action.

Sponsor
Smith, Vance
Last action
2025-05-13
Official status
House Date Signed by Governor
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official summary confirms the creation of the commission and abolition of the consortium but does not provide the actual text for definitions, member counts, or the specific sunset year.

Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission Act

This law creates a new commission to lead semiconductor research in Georgia, replaces an older group with this new one, sets rules for its members, and includes a date when the law will end.

What This Bill Does

  • Creates the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission within the Department of Economic Development.
  • Defines the purpose, membership requirements, and duties of the new commission.
  • Abolishes the existing Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium.
  • Replaces the advisory panel and executive committee of the old consortium with the new commission.
  • Sets a specific date in the future when this law will stop being active.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Department of Economic Development
  • Members of the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Commission
  • Former members or staff of the Georgia CHIPS and Advanced Technology Consortium

Limits and Unknowns

  • The provided text does not list the exact number of members on the new commission.
  • The source material mentions a sunset date but does not specify which year it is set for.
  • Details about how much money will fund the commission are not included in the provided summary.

Bill History

  1. 2025-05-13 Georgia General Assembly

    House Date Signed by Governor

Official Summary Text

Richard H. Smith Georgia CHIPS Advancement in Research and Economic Development Act; enact