LD1957

An Act to Promote Film Production in Maine

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An Act to Promote Film Production in Maine revises tax credit and reimbursement rules for visual media productions.

The bill repeals the certified visual media production tax credit and modifies the visual media production reimbursement rules. It increases reimbursement rates and introduces limits on reimbursements. It redefines terms such as "principal photography," "loan-out company," and "on-screen credit." The bill also mandates that visual media productions display an "FILMED ON LOCATION IN MAINE" acknowledgment with an approved state logo. It requires visual media production companies to report compliance with certification requirements and submit a projected production schedule.

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Roll Call Votes

12 Yea

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21 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 13

1:00 PM

Hearing

Oct 17, 2025

1:30 PM

Hearing

History

Apr 29

Senate

Died in Possession of the Senate when the Legislature adjourned Sine Die and was PLACED IN THE LEGISLATIVE FILES. (DEAD)

Apr 6

Senate

Taken from the table by the President

Apr 6

Senate

ACCEPTANCE of The Majority Ought Not To Pass Report In NON-CONCURRENCE FAILED