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MS HB711

Bill

Status

Failed

2/28/2017

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Smith

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Extends the deadline for the Department of Revenue to approve rebate applications under the Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act from July 1, 2017 to July 1, 2020.

  • Motion picture production companies expending at least $50,000 in base investment, payroll, and/or fringes are eligible for a 25% rebate on base investment.

  • Additional rebates available: 25% for non-resident employee payroll, 30% for resident employee payroll, and 5% for honorably discharged veteran employees, with a $5,000,000 cap per employee.

  • Total rebates capped at $10,000,000 per motion picture project and $20,000,000 per fiscal year.

  • Effective July 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Mississippi Motion Picture Incentive Act; extend authority of Department of Revenue to approve applications for certain rebates under.

Last Action

Died In Committee

2/28/2017

Committee Referrals

Finance2/20/2017
Ways and Means1/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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