Legislation that would create a statewide music office to promote the industry in Georgia cleared a state House committee Tuesday. The House Creative Arts & Entertainment Committee approved House Bill 353, which would establish the Georgia Music Office within the state Department of Community Affairs.
The measure also would create a Music Ready Communities program to help local governments develop strategies for promoting music as an economic development tool. House Bill 353 is modeled after a statewide music office created by lawmakers in Texas.
The bill heads next to the House Rules Committee to schedule a floor vote.
