The proposed bill, Substitute House Bill No. 6881, mandates the Commissioner of Economic and Community Development to conduct a study on arts, culture, and tourism issues within 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 is set to take effect upon passage and introduces a new section to the law.

In the drafting of this bill, the term "encouraging" was deleted from the first sentence of Section 1 to ensure accuracy and consistency with standard legislative drafting conventions. Importantly, the bill is projected to have no fiscal impact on the state or municipalities, as it is expected that the Department of Economic and Community Development can carry out the study using existing resources.