Kentucky 2025 Regular Session Status: Enacted

SB 1 — AN ACT relating to the film industry.

Last action — signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 91)

  1. ✓
    Introduced
  2. ✓
    In Committee
  3. ✓
    Passed Senate
  4. ✓
    Passed House
  5. ✓
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2025. Enacted.

Signed by Governor Andy Beshear (Democratic) on March 26, 2025.

Prognosis

Likely to advance 68% · moderate confidence

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Odds of enactment

High

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  • Enacted

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • Cleared a recorded vote

    Passed 2 recorded votes so far.

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Summary

Create new sections of subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the Kentucky Film Office within the Cabinet for Economic Development for administrative purposes only; establish duties of the office; establish the Kentucky Film Leadership Council to be administratively attached to the Kentucky Film Office; establish duties and membership of the council; amend KRS 12.020 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.

Bill Text

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UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN AN ACT relating to the film industry.
CHAPTER 91 1 CHAPTER 91 ( SB 1 ) AN ACT relating to the film industry.
and Page 1 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (g) Adopting the recommendations of the council created pursuant to Section 2 of this Act and promulgating regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A necessary to conduct the operations of the office.
and (g) Adopting the recommendations of the council created pursuant to Section 2 of this Act and promulgating regulations in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A necessary to conduct the operations of the office.
Page 2 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (2) The functions and purposes of the council shall be to:
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (2) The functions and purposes of the council shall be to:
Page 3 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN 3.
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Departments, program cabinets and their departments, and the respective major Page 4 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN administrative bodies that they include are enumerated in this section.
Departments, program cabinets and their departments, and the respective major administrative bodies that they include are enumerated in this section.
It is not intended that this enumeration of administrative bodies be all-inclusive.
It is not intended that this enumeration of administrative bodies be all- inclusive.
(2) Lieutenant Governor.
CHAPTER 91 3 (2) Lieutenant Governor.
Page 5 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (a) Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman.
(a) Commonwealth Office of the Ombudsman.
(j) Kentucky State Corrections Commission.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (j) Kentucky State Corrections Commission.
Page 6 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN 1.
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Page 7 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (c) Department for Natural Resources.
(c) Department for Natural Resources.
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CHAPTER 91 5 9.
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(g) Department of Insurance.
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Page 10 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (5) Cabinet for Economic Development:
(5) Cabinet for Economic Development:
b.
CHAPTER 91 7 b.
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(a) Office of the Secretary.
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Page 12 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (j) Commonwealth Office of Technology.
(j) Commonwealth Office of Technology.
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CHAPTER 91 9 10.
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(n) Kentucky Heritage Council.
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (n) Kentucky Heritage Council.
Page 15 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (a) Office of the Secretary.
(a) Office of the Secretary.
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CHAPTER 91 11 8.
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(a) "Above-the-line production crew" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61- 010;
(a) "Above-the-line production crew" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
(d) ]"Below-the-line production crew" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61- 010;
(d) ]"Below-the-line production crew" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
(d)[(e)] "Continuous film production" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61- 010;
(d)[(e)] "Continuous film production" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
(h) "Qualifying payroll expenditure" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61- 010;
(h) "Qualifying payroll expenditure" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
Page 19 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (i) "Secretary" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
(i) "Secretary" has the same meaning as in KRS 154.61-010;
and (j) "Tax incentive agreement" has the same meaning as KRS 154.61-010.
and CHAPTER 91 13 (j) "Tax incentive agreement" has the same meaning as KRS 154.61-010.
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(7) No later than September 1, 2021, and by November 1 every four (4) years Page 21 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN thereafter, the department and the Cabinet for Economic Development shall cooperatively provide historical data related to the tax credit allowed in this section and KRS 154.61-020 and 154.61-030, including data items beginning with tax credits claimed for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018:
(7) No later than September 1, 2021, and by November 1 every four (4) years thereafter, the department and the Cabinet for Economic Development shall cooperatively provide historical data related to the tax credit allowed Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY in this section and KRS 154.61-020 and 154.61-030, including data items beginning with tax credits claimed for taxable years beginning on or after January 1, 2018:
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(a) Casting assistants;
CHAPTER 91 15 (a) Casting assistants;
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Page 23 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (d) Gaffers;
(d) Gaffers;
and Page 24 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (d) Maintains:
and (d) Maintains:
(16) "Kentucky-based company" has the same meaning as in KRS 164.6011;
Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY (16) "Kentucky-based company" has the same meaning as in KRS 164.6011;
A loan-out entity shall be registered and in good Page 25 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State.
A loan-out entity shall be registered and in good standing with the Kentucky Secretary of State.
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or (d) A television pilot;
or CHAPTER 91 17 (d) A television pilot;
(a) The film and entertainment industry to choose locations in the Commonwealth for the filming and production of motion picture or Page 27 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN entertainment productions;
(a) The film and entertainment industry to choose locations in the Commonwealth for the filming and production of motion picture or entertainment productions;
Films or produces a feature-length film, television program, or industrial film in whole or in part in the Commonwealth, the minimum combined Page 28 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN total of qualifying expenditures and qualifying payroll expenditures shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000);
Films or produces a feature-length film, television program, or industrial film in whole or in part in the Commonwealth, the minimum combined total of qualifying expenditures and qualifying payroll expenditures shall be two hundred fifty thousand dollars ($250,000);
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and Legislative Research Commission PDF Version ACTS OF THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY 2.
For a motion picture or entertainment production or continuous film Page 29 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN production filmed or produced in its entirety in an enhanced incentive county, the amount of the incentive shall be equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of the approved company's:
For a motion picture or entertainment production or continuous film production filmed or produced in its entirety in an enhanced incentive county, the amount of the incentive shall be equal to thirty-five percent (35%) of the approved company's:
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(f) The anticipated date on which the applicant will complete incurring expenditures in Kentucky;
CHAPTER 91 19 (f) The anticipated date on which the applicant will complete incurring expenditures in Kentucky;
Page 31 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN (i) The total anticipated qualifying payroll expenditures for resident and nonresident below-the-line crew by county;
(i) The total anticipated qualifying payroll expenditures for resident and nonresident below-the-line crew by county;
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(5) The council[authority] may require the approved company to pay an administrative Page 34 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN fee, the amount of which shall be established by administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.
(5) The council[authority] may require the approved company to pay an administrative fee, the amount of which shall be established by administrative regulation promulgated in accordance with KRS Chapter 13A.
(9) (a) Cabinet staff shall review all information submitted for accuracy and shall confirm that all relevant provisions of the tax incentive agreement have been Page 35 of 36 SB000120.100 - 1350 - XXXX 3/14/2025 7:27 PM Engrossed UNOFFICIAL COPY 25 RS SB 1/EN met.
(9) (a) Cabinet staff shall review all information submitted for accuracy and shall confirm that all relevant provisions of the tax incentive agreement have been met.
or 2.
or CHAPTER 91 21 2.
(1) One representative of a Kentucky film production company shall serve a one- year term;
(1) One representative of a Kentucky film production company shall serve a one-year term;
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Signed by Governor March 26, 2025.
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Action History

  1. signed by Governor (Acts Ch. 91)

  2. delivered to Governor

  3. enrolled, signed by Speaker of the House

  4. enrolled, signed by President of the Senate

  5. passed 37-0

  6. Senate concurred in House Committee Substitute (1)

  7. posted for passage for concurrence in House Committee Substitute (1)

  8. to Rules (S)

  9. received in Senate

  10. 3rd reading, passed 77-8 with Committee Substitute (1)

  11. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Thursday, March 13, 2025

  12. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  13. to Economic Development & Workforce Investment (H)

  14. returned to Committee on Committees (H)

  15. 1st reading

  16. taken from Committee on Committees (H)

  17. to Committee on Committees (H)

  18. received in House

  19. 3rd reading, passed 38-0 with Committee Substitute (1)

  20. posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 04, 2025

  21. reported favorably, 2nd reading, to Rules with Committee Substitute (1)

  22. returned to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  23. 1st reading

  24. taken from Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  25. to Economic Development, Tourism, & Labor (S)

  26. to Committee on Committees (S)

  27. introduced in Senate

Sponsorship breakdown

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0 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 138 not signed on · 8 voted No

Sponsors (0)

None.

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (138)

138 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Votes

Pass

Passed 77 Yea · 8 Nay · 15 Other
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Democrat 17102
Republican 557012
Unaffiliated 5001
Total 778015
% of votes cast 77%8%0%15%
How each member voted (100)
Member Party Vote
Stevenson P — Yea
Huff T — Yea
Bratcher S. — Yea
Lewis — Yea
Lewis D — Yea
Lewis S — Not Voting
Adam Moore Democrat Yea
Adrielle Camuel Democrat Yea
Al Gentry Democrat Yea
Anne Gay Donworth Democrat Yea
Ashley Tackett Laferty Democrat Not Voting
Beverly Chester-Burton Democrat Yea
Chad Aull Democrat Yea
Daniel Grossberg Democrat Yea
Erika Hancock Democrat Yea
George Brown Jr. Democrat Yea
Joshua Watkins Democrat Yea
Lindsey Burke Democrat Yea
Lisa Willner Democrat Yea
Mary Lou Marzian Democrat Not Voting
Matthew Lehman Democrat Yea
Nima Kulkarni Democrat Yea
Rachel Roarx Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Nay
Sarah Stalker Democrat Yea
Tina Bojanowski Democrat Yea
Aaron Thompson Republican Yea
Adam Bowling Republican Yea
Amy Neighbors Republican Yea
Bill Wesley Republican Yea
Bobby McCool Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Candy Massaroni Republican Not Voting
Chris Freeland Republican Yea
Chris Fugate Republican Not Voting
DJ Johnson Republican Yea
Daniel Elliott Republican Yea
Daniel Fister Republican Yea
David Hale Republican Yea
David Meade Republican Yea
David W. Osborne Republican Yea
Deanna Gordon Republican Yea
Emily Callaway Republican Yea
Felicia Rabourn Republican Nay
Gex Williams Republican Yea
J.T. Payne Republican Yea
James Tipton Republican Yea
Jared Bauman Republican Not Voting
Jason Petrie Republican Nay
Jennifer Decker Republican Yea
Jim Gooch Jr. Republican Yea
John Blanton Republican Yea
John Hodgson Republican Yea
Josh Branscum Republican Yea
Josh Bray Republican Not Voting
Josh Calloway Republican Not Voting
Ken Fleming Republican Yea
Ken Upchurch Republican Yea
Kevin Jackson Republican Yea
Kim Banta Republican Yea
Kim Holloway Republican Nay
Kim King Republican Yea
Kimberly Poore Moser Republican Yea
Marianne Proctor Republican Not Voting
Mark Hart Republican Not Voting
Mary Beth Imes Republican Yea
Matt Lockett Republican Yea
Matthew Koch Republican Not Voting
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Michael Sarge Pollock Republican Yea
Mike Clines Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Mitch Whitaker Republican Yea
Myron Dossett Republican Yea
Nancy Tate Republican Nay
Patrick Flannery Republican Yea
Peyton Griffee Republican Yea
Randy Bridges Republican Not Voting
Rebecca Raymer Republican Yea
Richard White Republican Not Voting
Robert Duvall Republican Yea
Ryan Bivens Republican Yea
Ryan Dotson Republican Yea
Samara Heavrin Republican Yea
Savannah Maddox Republican Nay
Scott Sharp Republican Yea
Shane Baker Republican Not Voting
Shawn McPherson Republican Yea
Stephanie Dietz Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Steve Riley Republican Not Voting
Steven Doan Republican Nay
Steven Rudy Republican Yea
Susan Witten Republican Yea
Suzanne Miles Republican Yea
T.J. Roberts Republican Nay
Timmy Truett Republican Yea
Tony Hampton Republican Yea
Vanessa Grossl Republican Yea
William Lawrence Republican Yea

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PASS SB 1 W/ scs1

Passed 38 Yea · 0 Nay
Party YeaNayPresentNot Voting
Republican 32000
Unaffiliated 2000
Democrat 4000
Total 38000
% of votes cast 100%0%0%0%
How each member voted (38)
Member Party Vote
ChambersArmstrong — Yea
Yates — Yea
Gerald A. Neal Democrat Yea
Karen Berg Democrat Yea
Keturah J. Herron Democrat Yea
Reginald L. Thomas Democrat Yea
Aaron Reed Republican Yea
Amanda Mays Bledsoe Republican Yea
Brandon J. Storm Republican Yea
Brandon Smith Republican Yea
Christian McDaniel Republican Yea
Craig Richardson Republican Yea
Danny Carroll Republican Yea
David P. Givens Republican Yea
Donald Douglas Republican Yea
Gary Boswell Republican Yea
Gex Williams Republican Yea
Greg Elkins Republican Yea
Jared Carpenter Republican Yea
Jason Howell Republican Yea
Jimmy Higdon Republican Yea
Julie Raque Adams Republican Yea
Lindsey Tichenor Republican Yea
Matt Nunn Republican Yea
Matthew Deneen Republican Yea
Max Wise Republican Yea
Michael J. Nemes Republican Yea
Mike Wilson Republican Yea
Phillip Wheeler Republican Yea
Rick Girdler Republican Yea
Robby Mills Republican Yea
Robert Stivers Republican Yea
Robin L. Webb Republican Yea
Scott Madon Republican Yea
Shelley Funke Frommeyer Republican Yea
Stephen Meredith Republican Yea
Stephen West Republican Yea
Steve Rawlings Republican Yea

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What does SB 1 do?
Create new sections of subchapter 12 of KRS Chapter 154 to establish the Kentucky Film Office within the Cabinet for Economic Development for administrative purposes only; establish duties of the office; establish the Kentucky Film Leadership Council to be administratively attached to the Kentucky Film Office; establish duties and membership of the council; amend KRS 12.020 to conform; EFFECTIVE July 1, 2025.
What is the current status of SB 1?
This bill has been enacted into law. Introduced February 18, 2025. Enacted.
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