Legislative Updates

Updates

Keep up with legislative activity affecting the film industry in Florida.


August
8/19/2010 OFE Rulemaking Workshop Presentation
8/19/2010 OFE Rulemaking Workshop Packet
8/19/2010 OFE Rulemaking Workshop Audio
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Legislative Information

FY09/10 Legislation Introduced

H697 Entertainment Industry Economic Development / S1430 Entertainment Industry Economic Development

Representative Steve Precourt (R-Winter Garden) and Senator Mike Haridopolos (R-Melbourne) announced the Entertainment Industry Economic Development Act at the Florida Press Center on Tuesday, January 20, 2010.

The legislation is a top priority for the upcoming legislative session and will be a key component to the state’s economic diversification and recovery. Senator Haridopolos and Representative Precourt provided details on the proposal which will allow Florida to attract new jobs immediately; while requiring no expenditure of taxpayer money in the upcoming budget.

To view the press release announcing the bill, please click HERE.

To view a one pager with information about the bill, please click HERE.

SB 1752 Jobs Bill (Gaetz) - Passed

Calendars for 2010 Session

House – The House Daily Agenda Calendar includes agendas for the next TWO DAYS after its release. (e.g. calendars released Friday evening will include agendas for the following Monday and Tuesday.) Access the House Calendars HERE.

Senate – The Senate Daily Agenda Calendar includes agendas for the next THREE DAYS after its release. (e.g. calendars released Friday evening will include agendas for the following Monday, Tuesday, AND Wednesday). Access the Senate Calendar HERE.


Legislative Communications

Presentations

PPT Presentation - House Economic Development Policy Committee - 11/4/09

PPT Presentation - House Transportation and Economic Development Appropriations Committee - 11/3/09

PPT Presentation - State of the Industry Legislative Update - Women in Film & Television – Florida - July 20, 2009

Reports

FY2008-2009 Entertainment Industry Sales Tax Exemption Report - 11/18/09

FY2008-2009 Annual Entertainment Industry Incentive Program Report - 10/1/09


Other Information

Find Your Legislators

It is important to know who your legislators are and get familiar with them, because not just the Governor is involved in creating the state's budget. The final budget is a collaborative and negotiated end product. If you are not sure who represents your area, you can find this information HERE.

Lobbyist Information

If you're interested in finding information about this year's lobbyist, their issues, and principles (clients), you can find that information HERE.

Core Statutes

FS288.1251  Promotion and development of entertainment industry; Office of Film and Entertainment; creation; purpose; powers and duties.--

FS288.1252  Florida Film and Entertainment Advisory Council; creation; purpose; membership; powers and duties.--

FS288.1254  Entertainment industry financial incentive program.--

FS288.1258  Entertainment industry qualified production companies; application procedure; categories; duties of the Department of Revenue; records and reports.-- (Sales Tax Exemption)

A special thanks to the following organizations for their hard work, dedication, and involvement in the legislative process.

CineVisun Florida Chamber of Commerce Miami World Cinema Center (MWCC)
City of Miami Beach Office of Film & Print Florida Film Production Coalition (FFPC) Palm Beach County Film & Television Commission
Digital Media Alliance of Florida (DMAF) Florida Motion Picture & Television Association (FMPTA) Sarasota County Film & Entertainment Office
EA Tiburon IA 600 Screen Actors Guild (SAG)
Economic Development Corporation Sarasota County I.A.T.S.E. 477 Space Coast Film Commission
Emerald Coast Film Commission Latin Chamber of Commerce of USA (CAMACOL) Tampa Bay Film Commission
Film Florida Metro Orlando Film Commission Teamsters Local 769
Florida Alliance of Media & Entertainment (FAME) Miami-Dade County Film & Entertainment Office Women in Film & Television (WIFT)

 
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