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AZ HB2873
Bill
Status
5/24/2021
Primary Sponsor
Cesar Chavez
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AI Summary
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Establishes a transaction privilege and use tax (TPT) reimbursement program for motion picture production companies that incur qualified production expenses in Arizona.
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Requires motion picture production companies to apply to the Arizona Commerce Authority within 90 days of project completion, submitting detailed documentation of actual production expenses and TPT paid.
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Defines eligible production expenses to include materials, equipment, facilities, lodging, food, location fees, postproduction services, and vehicle rentals purchased or contracted from Arizona vendors.
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Caps annual reimbursements at a dollar amount to be specified (blank in bill text) and awards reimbursements on a first-come, first-served basis, with unused balances reallocating to the following year.
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Creates a dedicated Qualified Motion Picture Production Reimbursement Fund administered by the Department of Revenue and funded through legislative appropriations.
Legislative Description
TPT; reimbursement; motion picture production
Transaction Privilege Tax
Last Action
Assigned to House RULES Committee
5/24/2021