7F8E9074E57470A3872589A60024B236 Hearing Summary

Sen. Jaquez Lewis introduced House Bill 23-1309. Beginning in 2024, the bill ends the current performance-based incentive for film production in Colorado. It instead creates a state income tax credit for a film production company that employs a workforce for in-state production activity for income tax years 2024 through 2028.

Written testimony may be found in Attachment L.

Mr. Ken Seagren, representing Lighting Services Incorp, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Bryant Preston, representing IATSE International Alliance Of Theatrical Stage Employees Moving picture Technicians Artists and Allied Crafts, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Sheila Traister, representing themself, testified in support of the bill.

Mr. David Charmatz, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Mitch Dickman, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Patrick Hackett, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Mr. Dane Peterson, representing themself, testified in support of the bill. Ms. Linda Weise, representing the Community Cultural Colllective, testified in support of the bill. Darcy Schoening, representing the Community Cultural Collective, testified in support of the bill.

Sen. Jaquez Lewis gave some closing remarks.