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SB 452

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Film Production Activity Income Tax Credit - Alterations and Maryland Entertainment Council

Sponsor: Senator GriffithCommittee: Budget and TaxationSubject: Taxes - IncomeStatus: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 434 (as of Nov 9, 2023)

What this bill does

Official synopsis

Expanding eligibility for the credit against the State income tax for certain film production activities to include documentaries and talk, reality, and game shows; increasing the percentage of total direct costs that qualify for the tax credit; increasing the aggregate amount of tax credit certificates that the Secretary of Commerce may issue for fiscal years 2024 through 2026; establishing the Maryland Entertainment Council to study and make recommendations regarding Maryland's film, television, and entertainment industry; etc.

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Testimony (29)

MGA witness list
FAV 25FavorableFWA 4Favorable with amendments
PositionWitnessOrganizationTestimony
FAVFowler, MichaelBoard of Carroll County CommissionersWritten (PDF)
FAVKrumpotich, JohnCascade Properties, LLCOral + Written (PDF)
FAVClark, RachellobbyistEvans & Associates, LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVCopper, NicolaelobbyistEvans & Associates, LLCWritten (PDF)
FAVWright, AdrianEvolve Foundation/ Kingdom Boy ProductionsOral
FAVPowell, Nicole (Nikki)MFIC & IATSE Local 487Oral + Written (PDF)
FAVFavazza, JohnlobbyistManis Canning & AssociatesOral
FAVLaHatte, JenniferMaryland Department of CommerceWritten (PDF)
FAVDorsey, DebbieMaryland Film Industry CoalitionOral
FAVEdwards, DonnaMaryland State & DC AFL-CIOWritten (PDF)
FAVEdwards, DonnaMaryland State & DC AFL-CIOOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSmallwood, TressaMegaMind MediaOral
FAVRoss, JustinlobbyistNLSE (Next Level Sports & Entertainment)Oral
FAVAlsobrooks, AngelaPrince George's County ExecutiveWritten (PDF)
FAVKlvana, KathrynSAG-AFTRAOral
FAVMuldrow, AdrianT.A.M.E AdvocacyPosition only
FAVCommerce, Dept. ofIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVEvans, HayleylobbyistIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVGriffith, Senator Melony GIndividualWritten (PDF)
FAVJenkins, JimmyIndividualOral
FAVMehlinger, KeithIndividualOral
FAVO'Ferrall, DavidIndividualOral + Written (PDF)
FAVSenator Griffith, Senator GriffithlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVSenator Griffith, Senator GriffithlegislatorIndividualOral
FAVWhite, KarinIndividualWritten (PDF)
FWAClark, RachellobbyistEvans & Associates, LLCWritten (PDF)
FWAAnderson, KevinMaryland Department of CommerceWritten (PDF)
FWAAlsobrooks, AngelaPrince George's County ExecutiveWritten (PDF)
FWAO'Ferrall, DavidIndividualWritten (PDF)

Organizations on record

Registered lobbyists who testified

FAVClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89
FAVCopper, NicolaeEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Maryland Transportation Builders and Materials Association; Prince George's County Council; Maryland Asphalt Association; BingoRama, Inc.; Chimes, The; Verizon Communications
FAVFavazza, JohnManis Canning & AssociatesRegistered for: Adventist HealthCare, Inc.; Alkermes; American Chemistry Council; Amrize North America Inc., formerly Holcim Participations (US) Inc.; Baltimore Cyber Range LLC dba BCR Cyber; Baltimore Ravens
FAVRoss, JustinNLSE (Next Level Sports & Entertainment)Registered for: 35 Ventures, LLC.; Calvin Cafritz Enterprises; Green Vest, LLC.; Home Team 5; IonQ; Peterson Companies
FAVEvans, HayleyRegistered for: Academy Bus; Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Atmosphere DC Dickerson Property Owners LLC; Beltway Fine Wine; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
FWAClark, RachelEvans & Associates, LLCRegistered for: Accenture LLP; Arundel Amusements/Bingo World; Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence; CALSTART; Carvana; Fraternal Order of Police, Lodge 89