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Film tax credit staffing, career‑pathways rules and a contested Cal Competes extension
Summary
GO‑Biz asked for staff to implement expanded film and television tax credit rules including career‑pathways and diversity requirements; senators debated Cal Competes' five‑year extension amid LAO warnings about a large carryover credit pool and fiscal risk.
GO‑Biz representatives asked the subcommittee for modest staffing increases to administer an expanded film and television tax credit program and for a five‑year renewal of the Cal Competes tax credit.
Lauren Greenwood, senior legislative and external deputy for GO‑Biz, asked for $472,000 ongoing to fund three permanent positions and associated data capacity for the California Film Commission to support an expanded program and implement new diversity, equity and career‑pathway provisions in statute. Deputy Leah Medrano said the commission has posted demographic information on its website and reported about 147 approved productions to…
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