The proposed bill, Substitute House Bill No. 6881, mandates the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to conduct a study on issues related to arts, culture, and tourism in the state. This study will encompass various aspects, including investment and participation in these sectors. The commissioner is required to submit a report detailing the findings of the study to the relevant joint standing committee of the General Assembly by January 1, 2026. The bill includes a new section that formalizes this requirement, and it also corrects the language in the first sentence of Section 1 by deleting the word "encouraging" for accuracy and consistency.

The fiscal impact of the bill is projected to be negligible, as it does not require additional funding; the Department of Economic and Community Development is expected to conduct the study using existing resources. Consequently, there are no anticipated state or municipal impacts associated with this legislation. The bill has received favorable support from the Commerce Committee, with a vote of 19 in favor and 1 against.