Senate Bill 198 Summary

• Directs the Joint Legislative Economic Development and Global Engagement Oversight Committee to study state methods for stimulating film, television, and other media production.

• Requires comparison of the repealed film production tax credits with the existing Film and Entertainment Grant Fund to evaluate costs, benefits, and return on investment.

• Study must assess both positive and negative economic effects to the state and local economies from each funding mechanism.

• Committee must report findings and any recommended legislation to the 2018 Regular Session of the General Assembly.

• Effective upon enactment.