Legislative Priorities

2017: HB 73 Income tax credit; incentives to promote the revitalization of rural Georgia downtowns

Session 2017-18

House bill 73 will help incentivize economic growth and investment in some of Georgia’s most economically disadvantaged rural areas. This legislation is an important piece in a larger conversation surrounding the opportunities for economic growth in rural communities throughout Georgia. HB 73 creates innovative tax incentives, tied to sustainable and responsible job creation, to encourage the revitalization of downtown centers across rural Georgia.

Description Sponsors Bill Status Chamber Position

House bill 73 will help incentivize economic growth and investment in some of Georgia’s most economically disadvantaged rural areas. This legislation is an important piece in a larger conversation surrounding the opportunities for economic growth in rural communities throughout Georgia. HB 73 creates innovative tax incentives, tied to sustainable and responsible job creation, to encourage the revitalization of downtown centers across rural Georgia.

Penny Houston (170)

Jay Powell (171)

John Meadows (5)

Jason Shaw (176)

Trey Kelley (16)

Sam Watson (172)



Effective Date
05/08/2017

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