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SC H3832

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/29/2025

Primary Sponsor

Weston Newton

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Origin

House of Representatives

126th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Increases the annual cap on motion picture production company payroll rebates from $10 million to $30 million, with unused rebates carrying forward for three years

  • Allows the Department of Parks, Recreation and Tourism to rebate up to 30% of in-state expenditures (beyond payroll) for motion picture productions spending at least $1 million in South Carolina

  • Creates the "South Carolina Theater Production Incentive Act" providing sales/use tax exemptions and payroll rebates (20-25%) for accredited pre-Broadway and post-Broadway theater productions spending at least $250,000 in-state

  • Establishes a 30% income tax credit for qualified theater production and transportation expenditures, capped at $2 million annually, with credits transferable and carrying forward for three years

  • Repeals Section 12-62-60 regarding distribution of admissions taxes for motion picture rebates and departmental expenses

Legislative Description

Film incentives

Last Action

Member(s) request name added as sponsor: Erickson, Bradley

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Ways and Means1/29/2025

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