Film industry financial incentives program.
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Official record
Bill No.: <billno> Drafter: <drafterinit> Bill No.: SF0041 Drafter: LGC LSO No.: 11LSO-0130 Effective Date: 2/17/2011 Enrolled Act No.: SEA0008 Chapter No.: 13 Prime Sponsor: Joint Travel, Recreation, Wildlife and Cultural Resources Interim Committee Catch Title: Film industry financial incentives program. Subject: The film industry financial incentives program. Summary/Major Elements: The film industry financial incentives program provides reimbursement of certain costs to qualified productions filmed in Wyoming. This act creates an account for appropriations to the program and continuously appropriates the monies within that account to the tourism board. This act extends the sunset date for the program from June 30, 2011 to June 30, 2016. Comments: Contains delayed effective/repeal date: Extends sunset to June 30, 2016
Public statements
Last checked Aug 7, 9:19 PM
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it addresses concerns previously expressed on the floor, viewing this version as a better alternative than having no program at all.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker finds the phrase 'continuously appropriated' troublesome because funds are generally appropriated to a program rather than a board. The amendment clarifies how the account funds should be used.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it constitutes socialism by taking taxpayer money to give to private companies, and argues that examples of other states doing similar things are not valid reasons given their budget problems.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as an effective promotional tool for tourism, noting that it costs far less than a Super Bowl commercial and helps drive revenue in Wyoming's second largest industry.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a complementary tool to traditional tourism budgets that exposes Wyoming to the outside world and encourages visitors to see specific locations featured in films.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the amendment against the bill based on the principle that prosperity is highest when there is a free enterprise system with minimal government interference.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports continuing the program because it is necessary for developing workforce programs in community colleges and competing with other states that are aggressively pursuing the film industry.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports letting the bill die to avoid future debates on the issue, citing a preference for frugal spending and noting that other government sectors are overfunded.
H54
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill as a form of economic development exemption that has more control than other exemptions given to industries like wind energy and data centers.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because he feels ashamed when movies about Wyoming are filmed in other states, believing films should be produced within the state they depict.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because it has generated documented jobs and wages, unlike other programs that only promise future job creation.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker expresses concern about whether the program creates unfair competition and questions if the state is receiving fair market value for its investment.
R · S25
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes it fails a constitutional test by not providing adequate value to the state in exchange for public funds, arguing that any promotional benefits are unproven and insufficient.
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker supports the bill because reports indicate a good return on investment and he values the long-term exposure for tourism across the nation and internationally.
R · S16
Why they voted this way
The lawmaker opposes the bill because he believes filmmakers will come to Wyoming regardless of incentives due to the scenery, and removing a sunset provision reduces scrutiny on public spending.
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Wyoming roll calls
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Withdrawn 3rd reading by KROEKER
Failed 3rd reading by QUARBERG
Adopted 3rd reading by QUARBERG
Adopted 2nd reading by BURNS
Failed 2nd reading by HICKS