House Resolution No. by Representative Davis establishes a subcommittee within the House Committee on Commerce to examine the current music industry ecosystem in Louisiana and its economic impact. Recognizing music as a vital resource and economic driver in the state, contributing over $1.2 billion to the gross domestic product and employing more than 30,000 residents, the resolution aims to elevate the music industry’s status alongside other key sectors like food, tourism, and agriculture. The subcommittee is tasked with reviewing existing incentive laws and making recommendations for policy and legislative changes by February 1, 2025, to foster a self-sustaining music industry.

The subcommittee will be chaired by the chairman of the House Committee on Commerce or a designee, with its first meeting scheduled by September 15, 2024. It is required to hold at least five meetings and conduct public hearings to gather input from interested parties, particularly music industry professionals. A written report detailing the subcommittee's findings and recommendations is to be submitted to the House of Representatives by March 1, 2025, with a copy sent to the secretary of the Department of Economic Development.