Indiana 2020 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 R · 1 D cosponsors

HB 1234 — Film and media production rebate.

Last action — Representatives Stutzman, Pierce, Hatfield added as coauthors

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Authorizes the Indiana destination development corporation (IDDC) to approve and issue a film and media production expenditure rebate (rebate) to a qualified applicant that proposes to make qualified production expenditures totaling: (1) in the case of certain productions, at least $500,000; and (2) in the case of animation or music productions, at least $100,000; in Indiana. Requires the IDDC to enter into an agreement with a qualified applicant for the rebate, and specifies the terms that must be in the agreement. Establishes the criteria for approving a rebate and the procedures for claiming a rebate. Provides that the IDDC may not issue a rebate to a qualified applicant after December 31, 2027. Provides that the total amount of rebates issued by the corporation may not exceed $5,000,000 in a state fiscal year. Requires the IDDC to employ a film commissioner to supervise the rebate program. Provides duties for the film commissioner.

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Action History

  1. Representatives Stutzman, Pierce, Hatfield added as coauthors

  2. First reading: referred to Committee on Ways and Means

  3. Authored by Representative Karickhoff

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1234 do?
Authorizes the Indiana destination development corporation (IDDC) to approve and issue a film and media production expenditure rebate (rebate) to a qualified applicant that proposes to make qualified production expenditures totaling: (1) in the case of certain productions, at least $500,000; and (2) in the case of animation or music productions, at least $100,000; in Indiana. Requires the IDDC to enter into an agreement with a qualified applicant for the rebate, and specifies the terms that must be in the agreement. Establishes the criteria for approving a rebate and the procedures for claiming a rebate. Provides that the IDDC may not issue a rebate to a qualified applicant after December 31, 2027. Provides that the total amount of rebates issued by the corporation may not exceed $5,000,000 in a state fiscal year. Requires the IDDC to employ a film commissioner to supervise the rebate program. Provides duties for the film commissioner.
Who sponsors HB 1234?
HB 1234 is sponsored by Ryan Hatfield, Matt Pierce (Democrat), Christy Stutzman, and Michael Karickhoff (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 1234?
This bill died with 2020 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 1234?
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