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Subcommittee holds first hearing on measure to extend sales-tax exemption for arts admissions

Subcommittee (first hearing) · February 5, 2026
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Summary

A subcommittee held a first hearing on House Bill 1077 (LC590271), which would extend a sales-tax exemption for admissions to museums and performing arts through 2032; presenters said the change supports rural venues, members requested an updated fiscal note and distribution data, and no vote was taken.

A subcommittee conducted a first hearing on legislation to extend a sunset for a sales-tax exemption on admissions to museums and fine-arts performances, discussing potential effects on rural arts organizations and requesting further fiscal analysis.

The measure, identified in the hearing as LC590271 and cited in the transcript as House Bill 1077, would extend the current exemption for tickets, fees and charges of admission for certain museums and fine-arts events through 2032. Speaker 1, who presented the item, said the exemption helps keep cultural venues…

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