New Bill Drafts Posted, Next Steps

The latest drafts of SB541, HB1590, and SB1304, and the rationale for revising them, have been posted. To view them, click the links below or under the "Latest Bill Drafts" section in the right sidebar.

SB541, HD1 - 15-20% refundable production tax credit
Rationale for revisions: House Committee Report
* So far, this version of the refundable production tax credit bill is the version that best reflects the consensus of film industry stakeholders.

HB1590, SD1 - 15-20% refundable production tax credit
Rationale for revisions: Senate Committee Report

SB1304, HD1 - Grants to local filmmakers, changes to film & TV board
Rationale for revisions: House Committee Report


NEXT STEPS:

SB541, HD1 will be heard by FIN sometime in the next 2 weeks

HB1590, SD1 will be heard by WAM sometime in the next 2 weeks

SB1304, HD1 will be heard by FIN sometime in the next 2 weeks

Please note that most of the members in FIN and WAM differ from the members in the committees that have already heard your testimonies (TAC, EDB, MAT), so you may re-use the bulk of your previous testimonies in the new testimonies you submit to FIN and WAM (making adjustments for the different provisions that may have been introduced or reintroduced in the new drafts).