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Senate approves tax-credit bill aimed at attracting Sundance Film Festival to Colorado
Summary
The Colorado Senate on March 27, 2025, approved House Bill 1005, creating refundable tax incentives meant to support the film festival industry and to strengthen Colorado’s bid to host the Sundance Film Festival.
DENVER — The Colorado Senate on March 27, 2025, approved House Bill 1005, a measure that creates tax incentives designed to support the film festival industry and to bolster the state's bid to host the Sundance Film Festival.
Senator Janae Michaelson (co-sponsor listing) and Senator Amabile introduced the measure on the floor; Senator Amabile moved the bill for consideration and Senator Bazely spoke at length in support. Senator Bazely said Colorado leadership, including Governor Polis and members of Congress and the state’s congressional delegation, had met with the Sundance board to promote Boulder as a relocation site from Park City, Utah, and argued the incentives would provide a competitive advantage against other finalist cities such as Cincinnati and Salt Lake City.
The bill would make refundable tax credits available…
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