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Utah House circles film production incentive bill after hours of debate
Summary
After lengthy floor debate over economic benefits, rural distribution and fiscal exposure, the Utah House voted to circle Senate Bill 49 — the state film production incentive measure — directing additional work and discussion before further action.
Rep. Randy Handy, the House sponsor, described Senate Bill 49 as an effort to preserve and expand an industry that brings jobs and spending to rural Utah, and to ensure federal and state incentives "are spent in a way that considers a statewide interest rather than just the narrow interest of special interest groups or individual communities." Handy emphasized rural economic benefits and cited an industry study: "For every $1 spent of incentive spent, $7 is returned to the Utah economy," he said.
Opponents raised fiscal and policy concerns. Rep. Hawkes said…
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