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Committee considers cap on film-production rebates; sponsor proposes $600,000 per-production limit
Summary
The Rules Committee debated an amendment to the city's film-production rebate program that would cap individual rebates at $600,000 to prioritize smaller productions; supporters said it would generate jobs and local spending, while opponents warned about lost revenue and precedent.
The Rules Committee took up an amendment to the Administrative Code revising the city's film-production rebate program by imposing a $600,000 per‑production cap on rebates from a $1.8 million program budget.
Sponsor said the amendment is intended to prevent a single production from consuming the fund and to direct benefits to lower‑budget, story‑driven films that…
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