Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association (LFEA) Legislative Alert Contact Members of the House Ways and Means Committee Now!

Throughout the legislative session, we will be forwarding e-news from LFEA as a courtesy and to encourage our New Orleans Local members to stay aware and engaged of legislative activity impacting our industry.

Bill to eliminate the motion picture tax credit scheduled for April 21

Contact Members of the House Ways and Means Committee NOW!

When: 9 a.m., Tuesday, April 21, 2015

Where: House Ways and Means Committee
House Committee Room 6
HB 276 by Rep. Lance Harris - Eliminates the motion picture investor tax credit
(click here for a copy of the bill)

HB 276 by Rep. Harris - Eliminates the motion picture investor tax credit sets a cap of credits issues to $50 million in 2015, $30 million in 2016 & 2017 and $15 million in 2018. Eliminates the program beginning January 1,  2019.

Plan to come to the Capitol on Tuesday, April 21, 2015 and wear red to show your opposition

• Please wear red to show your opposition to HB 276 
• Plan to come early as parking is very difficult at the Capitol due to construction 
• Plan to get their early to get a good seat in committee  

Talking Points

Use the following Talking Points to draft your personalized message to members of the House Ways and Means Committee. Tell your own story and use these talking points to make your message unique. 

Include “Vote NO to HB 276” in the Subject Line of your email.

• The film industry is one of the most vibrant sectors of Louisiana’s economy. 
• The film industry creates over 30,000 jobs across the state of Louisiana. 
• The film industry generates billions of dollars of investment in the State of Louisiana. 
• HB 276 would cost the state 10,000- to 30,000 jobs. 
• HB 276 would devastate production facilities in the State of Louisiana. 
• HB 276 would negate the State’s investment in infrastructure. 

We also ask that you contact their district (home) legislative office with calls and faxes.

House Ways and Means Committee Members

Rep. Taylor F. Barras 800 S. Lewis St., Ste 206 New Iberia, LA 70560 (337) 373-4051 barrast@legis.la.gov	Rep. Lowell C. "Chris" Hazel 1013 Main St. Pineville, LA 71360 (318) 767-6082 hazelc@legis.la.gov	Rep. Harold L. Ritchie 302 Louisiana Ave. Bogalusa, LA 70427 (985) 730-2147 larep075@legis.la.gov
Rep. Regina Ashford Barrow 4811 Harding Blvd. Baton Rouge, LA 70811 (225) 359-9400 larep029@legis.la.gov	Rep. Frank A. Hoffmann 204 N. 3rd St, Ste A-200 West Monroe, LA 71291 (318) 362-4130 hoffmanf@legis.la.gov	Rep. Joel C. Robideaux - Chair 102 Woodvale Ave., Ste B Lafayette, LA 70503 (337) 984-1091 larep045@legis.la.gov
Rep. Chris Broadwater 112 South Cypress St. Hammond, LA 70403 (985) 543-4900 broadwaterc@legis.la.gov	Rep. Marcus L. Hunter 900 St. John St. Monroe, LA 71201 (318) 362-3440 hunterm@legis.la.gov	Rep. Julie Stokes 4203 Williams Blvd., Ste 200 Kenner, LA 70065 (504) 468-8603 stokesj@legis.la.gov
Rep. Richard T. Burford 671 Hwy. 171, Ste E Stonewall, LA 71078 (318) 925-9588 burfordr@legis.la.gov	Rep. Robert A. Johnson P.O. Box 467 Marksville, LA 71351 (318) 253-8891 johnsoro@legis.la.gov	Rep. Major Thibaut 2004 False River Dr. New Roads, LA 70760 (225) 638-3811 thibautm@legis.la.gov
Rep. Henry L. Burns 954 Hwy. 80, Ste 400 Haughton, LA 71037 (318) 949-2463 burnsh@legis.la.gov	Rep. Chuck Kleckley 130 Jamestown Rd. Lake Charles, LA 70605 (337) 475-3016 larep036@legis.la.gov	Rep. Lenar L. Whitney 8026 Main St., Ste 704 Houma, LA 70360 (985) 858-2970 whitneyl@legis.la.gov
Rep. Michael E. Danahay 1625 Beglis Pkwy. Sulphur, LA 70663 (337) 527-5581 danahaym@legis.la.gov	Rep. Eddie J. Lambert P.O. Box 241 Gonzales, LA 70707 (225) 673-5048 larep059@legis.la.gov	Rep. Patrick Williams – Vice Chair  1500 N. Market St., Ste A-200 Shreveport, LA 71107 (318) 676-5990 larep004@legis.la.gov
Rep. Mickey J. Guillory P.O. Box 986 Eunice, LA 70535 (337) 457-0194 larep041@legis.la.gov	Rep. Walt Leger, III 600 Carondelet St., 9th Floor  New Orleans, LA 70130 (504) 556-9970 legerw@legis.la.gov	Rep. Thomas P. Willmott 2002 20th St., Ste 204-A Kenner, LA 70062 (504) 465-3479 willmott@legis.la.gov

About LFEA
The Louisiana Film & Entertainment Association is a professional trade association created to grow the entertainment industry in the state of Louisiana. LFEA plays a substantive role in the long term prosperity of Louisiana’s entertainment industry; an industry defined by various sectors including film, music, digital media and live performance. The association works to bring together the individual working in the entertainment industry with businesses invested in Louisiana. LFEA’s goal is to speak with one voice regarding the positive economic impact the entertainment industry provides to Louisiana. Click here to learn more.

SAG-AFTRA is a union that has among its members a diverse group of performers, broadcasters and newscasters. Opposition to this bill should not be interpreted as a personal statement of opinion by or of any specific member of the union.