Legislation to Boost California Filming

Four pieces of legislation seek to boost funding and protections for Hollywood.

Assemblyman Paul Koretz (D-West Hollywood) has introduced AB 261 which will seek to restore state funding to the Film California First Program. The measure is sponsored by the Association of Independent Commercial Producers (AIPC). Critics say this piece of legislation may not be moving any further this year.

AB 1437, by Assemblymember Audra Strickland (R-Moorpark) will seek to add further protections for the California Film Commission so that it is not eliminated in future years. It should have no opposition.

Assembly Speaker Fabian Nunez (D-Los Angeles) has introduced AB 777, a spot bill. Specific language should be added to this piece of legislation.

Kevin Murray (D-Los Angeles) is carrying SB 58. Senator Murray has reported that in the next two weeks he will be amending his bill which will discourage runaway production. Amendments negotiated with the Governor would create a tax refund for those motion picture employers who have proven that they have created jobs in the state.

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