The committee took a brief recess.

The committee committee reconvened.

Representative Herod introduced House Bill 22-1408, Modify Performance-based Incentive for Film Production. The bill creates the Film Incentive Task Force and allows the Executive Director of the Office of Economic Development and International Trade to approve incentives exceeding the current limit for qualified production companies. Representative Herod responded to questions from the committee.

Micki Hackenberger, representing the Motion Pictures Association, testified in support of the bill.

Linda Weise, representing herself, testified in support of the bill.

Kelly Baug, representing the Office of Economic Development and International Trade, was available to answer committee questions.

The prior panel of witnesses responded to questions from the committee.

Representative Herod and committee members made closing remarks on the bill.