Revise laws related to state spending on tourism

2025 Regular Session

LC 803 aims to revise how the state funds tourism, potentially changing allocations, oversight, and reporting of tourism-related spending.

(LC) Draft Died in Process

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Quick reference

Bill Number: LC 803

Title: Revise laws related to state spending on tourism

Status: Draft (Died in Process)

Introduced: November 4, 2024

Classification: Bill

Subject: Economic Development

Notable recent actions:

May 22, 2025: Draft Died in Process
November 4, 2024: Drafter Assigned
November 4, 2024: Draft On Hold

Purpose and intent (based on title)

The bill is described as aiming to revise laws governing state spending on tourism. The available information does not include the exact text or specific objectives. Generally, a bill with this scope would seek to modify how funds for tourism activities are allocated, managed, or overseen by state agencies, with potential goals such as improving efficiency, accountability, or outcomes of tourism-related spending.

Key provisions (availability of text)

The actual provisions of LC 803 are not provided in the information available. Therefore, specific changes to statutes, allocations, oversight, reporting requirements, or program structures cannot be stated here.

In bills of this nature, typical areas that might be addressed (not asserted as features of LC 803) include: allocation of funds to tourism marketing or development programs, governance and oversight of tourism-related grants, performance and reporting requirements, sunset or renewal provisions, and interactions with agencies such as the department responsible for economic development or tourism.

Who would be affected

State agencies responsible for tourism, economic development, and budgetary management.

Entities receiving or relying on state tourism funding (e.g., tourism marketing programs, regional tourist boards, grant recipients).

Taxpayers and residents who benefit from or fund state tourism initiatives.

Local governments and industry stakeholders who participate in tourism programs or funding opportunities.

Procedural and timeline context

Introduced in 2024, with the drafter assigned and the bill placed on hold shortly after.

The bill progressed to a “Died in Process” status on May 22, 2025. This indicates the legislation did not advance through the usual drafting, committee, and floor action stages in its current form.

Implications of “Died in Process”: no enacted changes are in effect from LC 803 unless revived in a future session or reintroduced with revisions.

Potential impact (when fully specified)

If revived, changes could alter the level, timing, and oversight of state spending on tourism, potentially affecting marketing programs, grants, or development initiatives.

Impacts could include changes to reporting requirements, accountability measures, eligibility for funding, or alignment with broader economic development goals.

Next steps for interested readers

Monitor for any reintroduction or amendments to LC 803 in future sessions.

Examine the bill’s text when available to assess specific provisions, fiscal effects, and implementation timelines.

Review related agency budget documents and oversight committees for ongoing discussions about state tourism funding.

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