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BILL · 2021–22 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESHB 1914

HB 1914: Motion picture program

Updating and expanding the motion picture competitiveness program.

Summary

  • Modifies and expands the membership of the board of directors of the Motion Picture Competitiveness Program (Program) and requires the board to comply with rules related to conflicts of interest.
  • Allows Program funding assistance to be used for supporting the growth and development of the state film industry and developing resources to facilitate filming in rural communities.
  • Requires that up to a 10 percent enhancement be awarded on a motion picture production's state investment for motion pictures that are located or filmed in a rural community or that tell stories of marginalized communities.
  • Requires that Program funding assistance include up to $3 million for small motion picture productions that are produced in Washington and are creatively driven by Washington residents.
  • Requires the Department of Commerce to report to the Legislature annually on the Program.
  • Increases the total statewide Business and Occupation (B&O) tax credit limit for Program contributions from $3.5 million to $15 million per calendar year.

From the Engrossed Substitute House Bill Report (ESHB 1914), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Enacted Enacted · Chapter 270, Laws of 2022
  1. IntroducedJan 11, 2022
  2. Out of committeeFeb 21, 2022
  3. Passed HouseMar 4, 2022
  4. Passed SenateMar 10, 2022
  5. GovernorMar 31, 2022
  6. LawMar 31, 2022
Prime sponsor
Marcus Riccelli (D-3)
Introduced
January 11, 2022 in the House
Last action
March 31, 2022
Session law
Chapter 270, Laws of 2022
Companion bill
SB 5760
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
HB 1914, ESHB 1914

AN ACT Relating to updating and expanding the motion picture competitiveness program;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Marcus Riccelli (D-3)

24 co-sponsors (16 Democrats, 8 Republicans)

Ed Orcutt R-20Liz Berry D-36Mari Leavitt D-28Joel McEntire R-19Cindy Ryu D-32Sharon Tomiko Santos D-37Amy Walen D-48Emily Wicks D-38Lillian Ortiz-Self D-21Monica Jurado Stonier D-49Eric Robertson R-31Strom Peterson D-21Alicia Rule D-42Brandon Vick R-18Roger Goodman D-45Laurie Dolan D-22Tina Orwall D-33Carolyn Eslick R-39Andrew Barkis R-2Jenny Graham R-6April Berg D-44Tom Dent R-13Jessica Bateman D-22Nicole Macri D-43

Votes

House · 3rd Reading & Final Passage

Passed March 4, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 1914
93 Yea 3 Nay 0 Absent 2 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat55101
Republican38201
How each member voted

Yea (93)

Nay (3)

Excused (2)

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House · Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 1914
96 Yea 2 Nay 0 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat57000
Republican39200
How each member voted

Yea (96)

Nay (2)

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Senate · 3rd Reading & Final Passage as Amended by the Senate

Passed March 10, 2022
Version voted on: ESHB 1914
45 Yea 3 Nay 1 Absent 0 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat28010
Republican17300
How each member voted

Nay (3)

Absent (1)

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History

  1. Effective date 6/9/2022. (ESHB 1914)
  2. Chapter 270, 2022 Laws. (ESHB 1914)
  3. Governor signed. (ESHB 1914)
  4. Delivered to Governor. (ESHB 1914)
  5. Passed final passage; yeas, 96; nays, 2; absent, 0; excused, 0. (ESHB 1914)
  6. House concurred in Senate amendments. (ESHB 1914)
  7. Speaker signed. (ESHB 1914)
  8. President signed. (ESHB 1914)
  9. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (ESHB 1914)
  10. Third reading, passed; yeas, 45; nays, 3; absent, 1; excused, 0. (ESHB 1914)
  11. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1914)
  12. Committee amendment(s) adopted with no other amendments. (ESHB 1914)
  13. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1914)
  14. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1914)
  15. Minority; do not pass. (ESHB 1914)
  16. WM - Majority; do pass with amendment(s). (ESHB 1914)
  17. First reading, referred to Ways & Means. (ESHB 1914)
  18. Third reading, passed; yeas, 93; nays, 3; absent, 0; excused, 2. (ESHB 1914)
  19. Rules suspended. Placed on Third Reading. (ESHB 1914)
  20. Floor amendment(s) adopted. (ESHB 1914)
  21. 1st substitute bill substituted. (ESHB 1914)
  22. 1st substitute bill substituted.
  23. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading. (ESHB 1914)
  24. Rules Committee relieved of further consideration. Placed on second reading.
  25. Referred to Rules 2 Review. (ESHB 1914)
  26. Referred to Rules 2 Review.
  27. FIN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Community & Economic Development. (ESHB 1914)
  28. Minority; without recommendation. (ESHB 1914)
  29. FIN - Executive action taken by committee. (ESHB 1914)
  30. FIN - Executive action taken by committee.
  31. Minority; without recommendation.
  32. FIN - Majority; do pass 1st substitute bill proposed by Community & Economic Development.
  33. Referred to Finance. (ESHB 1914)
  34. Referred to Finance.
  35. CED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (ESHB 1914)
  36. CED - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  37. CED - Executive action taken by committee.
  38. First reading, referred to Community & Economic Development.

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