This is the closest the State of Minnesota has come to adopting a Transferable Tax Credit! If passed, this 25% tax credit film production incentive would encourage medium and large budget film and TV projects to produce in Minnesota, creating jobs and economic development.
Since we were included in the House Omnibus Tax Bill and NOT in the Senate Omnibus Tax Bill, the film production tax credit must be negotiated in a joint Conference Committee to reconcile the differences between the House and Senate bills. This effort is not over AND it is not a sure thing that the bill will pass.
What does this mean? – It means we now need everyone fully engaged to convince 5 Senators and 5 Representatives – as well as the House Speaker and Senate Majority Leader – that encouraging the multi-billion dollar film and TV industry to come to the state will bring jobs and economic development to all of Minnesota.
We are again asking EVERYONE to take action – AND asking you to spread the word and encourage friends, family, and colleagues to participate in this outreach effort! This is especially important if you or someone you know is a constituent of these Senators or Representatives. Find your district here.
Over the next few days, reach out to each member of the Conference Committee and the House and Senate Leadership via phone AND email letting them know you support this Minnesota jobs and economic development bill, AND ask that they include the Film Production Tax Credit provision in the final version of the Omnibus Tax Bill (HF 991/SF 961).
PLEASE begin with one of these methods of outreach IMMEDIATELY, and progress to the next method a day or two after. TIP: If you prepare your “script” before your phone calls it goes a lot quicker and is not stressful. If you do your emails first that IS your “script” for the phone calls.
PHONE CALLS AND EMAILS
What to include:
- Your Name
- Your profession and why this bill matters to you (make it personal)
- If you're one of their constituents, let them know. Find your district here.)
- Ask them to include the Film Production Tax Credit provision in the FINAL Omnibus Tax Bill (HF 991/SF 961)
- Stress this is a Jobs and Economic Recovery bill for all Minnesotans
- Other talking points can be found here. Pick one that stands out to you and personalize it with your perspective.
Conference Committee Member Information:
Sen. Carla Nelson, Senate Tax Committee Chair, (26, R), Rochester
Senate tax credit bill co-author
651-296-4848
sen.carla.nelson@senate.mn
Thank her for joining as an Author. Encourage her to keep it in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Sen. Jeremy R. Miller, Senate Tax Committee Vice Chair, (28, R), Winona
651-296-5649
sen.jeremy.miller@senate.mn
Sen. Ann Rest, Senate Tax Committee Ranking Minority Member, (45, DFL), Golden Valley
Senate tax credit bill co-author
651-296-2889
senate.mn/members/email-form/1051
Thank her for joining as an Author. Encourage her to keep it in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Sen. Thomas M. Bakk, (03, I), Cook
651-296-8881
senate.mn/members/email-form/1003
Sen. Bill Weber, (22, R), Luverne
651-296-5650
sen.bill.weber@senate.mn
Rep. Paul Marquart, House Tax Committee Chair, (04B, DFL), Becker and Clay Counties, Detroit Lakes
651-296-6829
rep.paul.marquart@house.mn
Thank him for supporting it in the House. Encourage him to keep it in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Rep. Dave Lislegard, House Tax Committee Vice Chair, (06B, DFL), Aurora
House tax credit bill author
651-296-0170
rep.dave.lislegard@house.mn
Thank him for authoring the bill and fighting so hard for it.
Rep. Greg Davids, House Tax Committee Republican Lead, (28B, R), Preston
House tax credit bill co-author
651-296-9278
rep.greg.davids@house.mn
Thank him for joining as an Author. Encourage him to keep it in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
Rep. Kaohly Vang Her (64A, DFL), St. Paul Midway
651-296-8799
rep.kaohly.her@house.mn
Rep. Cheryl Youakim, (46B, DFL), Hopkins, St. Louis Park
House tax credit bill co-author
651-296-9889
rep.cheryl.youakim@house.mn
Thank her for joining as an Author. Encourage her to keep it in the Omnibus Tax Bill.
House and Senate Leadership Information
House Speaker Melissa Hortman (36B, DFL), Brooklyn Park
651-296-4280
rep.melissa.hortman@house.mn
Majority Leader Paul E. Gazelka (09, R), Nisswa/Gull Lake
651-296-4875
senate.mn/members/email-form/1169