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AZ HB2873

Bill

Status

Introduced

5/24/2021

Primary Sponsor

Cesar Chavez

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Origin

House of Representatives

Fifty-fifth Legislature - First Regular Session (2021)

AI Summary

  • Establishes a transaction privilege and use tax (TPT) reimbursement program for motion picture production companies that incur qualified production expenses in Arizona.

  • 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.

  • Defines eligible production expenses to include materials, equipment, facilities, lodging, food, location fees, postproduction services, and vehicle rentals purchased or contracted from Arizona vendors.

  • 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.

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Rules5/24/2021

Full Bill Text

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