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TN HB1290

Bill

Status

Failed

3/19/2025

Primary Sponsor

Jason Powell

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Origin

House of Representatives

114th General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates the "Hollyssee Act" directing the Department of Economic and Community Development to establish a world-class arts, entertainment, and media megasite in Tennessee

  • Requires construction of soundstages, film production facilities, concert halls, theaters, outdoor amphitheaters, art galleries, museums, and virtual/augmented reality facilities

  • Establishes the Tennessee Arts, Entertainment, and Media Megasite Authority with a board of directors composed of industry experts, local representatives, and state officials to oversee development and operations

  • Mandates workforce development programs through partnerships with local educational institutions, including internships, apprenticeships, and job placement services

  • Expresses legislative intent to appropriate $250,000,000 in fiscal year 2025-2026 for the initial development phase, with effective date of July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 64, relative to the establishment of an arts, entertainment, and media megasite.

Economic and Community Development

Last Action

Failed in s/c Business and Utilities Subcommittee of Commerce Committee

3/19/2025

Committee Referrals

Business and Utilities Subcommittee3/12/2025
Commerce2/12/2025

Full Bill Text

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