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AR SB841

Bill

Status

Failed

4/27/2011

Primary Sponsor

Jimmy Jeffress

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Origin

Senate

88th General Assembly (2011 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Increases production and postproduction rebate amounts from 15% to 20% with no cap per production for qualified film and digital content projects in Arkansas.

  • Expands definition of "below-the-line employees" to include Arkansas residents subject to Arkansas income tax, while continuing to exclude actors, directors, producers, and writers.

  • Extends deadline for production companies to apply for rebate certificates from 90 days to one (1) year after final production expenses are incurred.

  • Transfers administrative authority over the rebate program from the Arkansas Economic Development Commission to the Film Office division.

  • Clarifies that the first $500,000 of a highly compensated individual's salary is excluded from eligibility, but the employment rebate includes the first $500,000 of highly compensated individuals' aggregate payroll.

Legislative Description

To Revise The Digital Product And Motion Picture Industry Development Act Of 2009; To Increase The Rebate Amount; To Address Expenditures Eligible For The Rebate.

Last Action

Senate Sine Die adjournment

4/27/2011

Committee Referrals

Agriculture, Forestry and Economic Development3/7/2011

Full Bill Text

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