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GA SR1003

Resolution

Status

Passed

2/18/2016

Primary Sponsor

Steve Henson

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Origin

Senate

2015-2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and commends IATSE Local 479 for its contributions to Georgia's film and entertainment industry, coinciding with Georgia Film Day on February 22, 2016
  • IATSE was a charter member of the consortium that worked with the Georgia Legislature over a decade ago to enact the initial film tax credit to nurture the state's film industry
  • IATSE members are part of a skilled labor force of more than 5,000 workers across Georgia who support the production of film, television, video, and related theatrical features
  • Georgia's film industry had an economic impact of $6 billion in 2015, with the state becoming a premier production location since passage of the film tax credit
  • Directs the Secretary of the Senate to provide a copy of the resolution to IATSE

Legislative Description

International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees, Local 479; recognize

Last Action

Senate Read and Adopted

2/18/2016

Full Bill Text

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