77th (2013) Session
Opinions
View all submitted comments for each bill by the most recent, by votes for, or by votes against.
| SB165 | ||
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| For | May-23-2013 | |
| Against | The state needs more, not less, revenue for things such as education. It undercuts the need for more tax revenue if the state can afford to give away money to wealthy producers. We need a better educated workforce and better road to attract good jobs. This bill will just give away millions for a pittance of temporary jobs and then the companies will move on to the next state or municipality they can sucker into giving them a free ride on the taxes every business should pay. | May-23-2013 |
| Against | May-23-2013 | |
| Against | May-23-2013 | |
| Against | Movie production is no more beneficial to Nevada than many other types of businesses. No need to give them preferences. | May-22-2013 |
| Against | May-20-2013 | |
| Against | May-20-2013 | |
| For | May-18-2013 | |
| Against | Everyone knows that Hollywood is no longer what it was in it's hayday. We get enough problems from Hollywood Stars as it is. We do not need even more drunk drivers on our streets. | May-15-2013 |
| Against | NV has the highest foreclosure rate, the highest unemplyment rate, we are all struggling to make it, yet it seems the legislature is intent on making it harder and harder for NV residents- tax the businesses, tax mining, increase sales taxes to pay for schools, increase admissions tax BUT YOU ARE THINKING OF GIVING THE FAT CATS OF HOLLYWOOD AN EXEMPTION!!!!! Absolutely insane- stick it to the residents but give Hollywood a break-- SWELL! We do not need more taxes--Stop piecemealing the taxes and singling out various sectors-- lower the rate and put the sales tax on everything-food, medical, entertainment-- that way everyone pays. | May-14-2013 |
| Against | I'm for this bill except what does the State Gaming Control Board have to do with state tax auditing? This is the part that lost my vote. | May-09-2013 |
| For | May-08-2013 | |
| Against | May-08-2013 | |
| For | May-08-2013 | |
| For | This bill will not only boost the local economy but will also provide hundreds of jobs in the Film/TV industry. Producers will be more likely to choose Nevada over other states to film their production and with that comes the opportunity for many jobs for locals in addition to a great boost to our local economy through the utilization of many businesses outside the film/tv industry to fufill the myriad needs of production companies to produce these projects. States like Louisiana and New Mexico have had much success with their incentives and Nevada will be no different. | Apr-23-2013 |
| For | Apr-18-2013 | |
| For | Apr-18-2013 | |
| For | Apr-17-2013 | |
| For | this will bring more business to the state. In the long run via occupancy tax for hotels and regular spending we will all benefit from this. Over 40 states alredy offer this kind of incentives | Apr-17-2013 |
| For | We are one of 8 states that DO NOT have a film incentive...why? Our travel industry/jobs have been suffering for the past several years why not try to incentivize companies to come here and film. It is will only increase the demand and assist local businesses, create jobs and get Nevada more noticed. | Apr-17-2013 |
| For | This will allow local actors to have jobs here in Las Vegas instead of having to go to California for the jobs. Imagine all those episodes of CSI that could have been completed in full here in Vegas instead of on a sound stage in California.That is just one show with lost millions to the economy | Apr-15-2013 |
| For | Win, Win for everyone!! | Apr-14-2013 |
| For | Strongly Support this bill. This bill will make Nevada competitive with surrounding States in the Film production Industry, and provide another strong Non-Gaming income source for Nevada. Note that common Numbers for the State of New Mexico state an increase in production from $3,000,000.00 a year to 300,000,000.00 in five years. This bill helps further diversify the states industry and income bases, leading to a stronger Nevada. | Apr-02-2013 |
| For | Mar-29-2013 | |
| For | Mar-28-2013 | |
| Against | Mar-24-2013 | |
| For | Mar-18-2013 | |
| For | Mar-18-2013 | |
| For | Mar-07-2013 | |
| For | Mar-05-2013 | |
| For | Mar-04-2013 | |
| For | The film incentive is desperately needed in Nevada and I support passing this bill. | Mar-04-2013 |
| For | It's Time for a Film and Television Tax Incentive Program in Nevada Tax incentives have been around for a long time in many industries, not just film. So they are certainly nothing new and are used by every State in the Union and many countries around the World. For Nevada the film incentives should only be seen as an attempt at leveling the playing field – giving Nevadans a fighting chance in an economy that has seen a brutal decimation in jobs and livelihoods. In Nevada we face uncertain times. Our two top industries, mining and gaming/tourism are not propping up our economy as well as we need them to. We are asking our legislature to consider propping up our State with a new baseline industry, film and television! Regarding loss of tax revenues, in Nevada the mining industry enjoys massive tax loopholes based on laws that are “grandfathered in” from the 1800’s allowing their State tax disbursements to be as much as 80% less than other big industries. In 2009 the mining industry had gross revenue of 5.8 Billion dollars. After applying the legal deductions, that figure dropped to 1.8 Billion, which resulted in a tax of 47.8 MILLION to the state and a similar amount to the counties. In 2010, the gaming industry reported 5.8 Billion in gross gambling profits. On that amount, gaming paid $417 MILLION in taxes to the state. Gaming in Nevada is under siege from Indian Casinos, especially those located next door in both Southern and Northern California, as well as from many other US States legalizing full service gambling - here is an article about a full service casino opening in Cleveland: http://www.lvrj.com/business/long-lines-greet-opening-of-horsehoe-casino-cleveland-151580955.html And of course Nevada also faces intense international competition from Macau, Singapore and others. In the US alone there are over 600 gambling halls and casinos outside of Nevada, and well over 300 more internationally. If ever we needed a new industry, now is the time. Tony Keep | Mar-03-2013 |
| For | To allow a broad stream of film production entering and operating within the state, "...qualified film and other production" should include film budgets above $100,000 (i.e. budget spent in state of Nevada); "certain circumstances" should include payroll to skill-qualified and industry-experienced residents of Nevada (i.e. residents who are film professionals with established track records) as well as an Apprenticeship class, qualified to get paid to learn/train under the wings of the skill-qualified class. Who sits on the Advisory Committee on Film and Television Industry Transferable Tax Credits? And prove how this bill will lead to full-time, sustainable, in-state, film-industry jobs and ancillary services. What's the final version of "qualified" parameters in the Bill? That's what I'd like to know before I would cast a final vote. | Mar-01-2013 |
| For | Mar-01-2013 | |
| For | It would be nice to have films based here in Las Vegas.. Not just having Producers Bastardize the strip.. Hire ZERO Locals and and shoot the rest of their films in Louisiana.. After 25 years in the Business.. It would be awesome to make a living in the State that I have lived in for 22 Years!!!! | Feb-25-2013 |
| For | Ladies & Gentleman, Creating Film Tax Incentive, will generate huge impact in the local economy. Nevada is the closest state to the Motion Picture & TV Capital of the world - Los Angeles CA. Bringing Film and TV production to our State will impact on our future of Tourism and Entertainment and will create many jobs - not only related to the film industry directly, but jobs that directly support the film and TV such as Hotel occupancy, restaurants, companies providing services to the productions - from designs to set construction, sewing, art, painting, electricians, carpenters and many others that are involved in the production of a film or TV program. Another long term benefit would be the advertising that a film or a TV program will create of our state. We have Ski Resorts, Parks and many natural locations which are very attractive to tourists from around the globe - is there a better way of showing the beauty of our state they by being featured in a film with famous actors to people around the globe? Nevada is an entertainment state! Most residents are in one way or another supporting entertainment. Our state is the largest film or TV set ever created by nature. It offers the perfect conditions for film and TV. Let's use our natural resources to make better future for our kids. Thank you! Sammy Vassilev Cinematographer | Feb-24-2013 |
| For | Feb-24-2013 | |
| For | DO IT !! we young filmmakers are looking forward for the opportunity to work with big productions and have a greater future!! | Feb-24-2013 |
| For | Feb-24-2013 | |
| For | Honorable Representatives, As a full-time actress and voice over actress since 2001, I chose to remain based in Las Vegas to learn my crafts, continually hone my skills, and be a positive example of the many incredible talent we possess in our fine city. This bill, THIS TIME, is THE perfect avenue to help diversify our city and state as is so desperately needed per our recession and national statistics. The passing of this bill is VITAL to my continued presence and residence in Southern NV in my chosen field of endeavor. I moved here in 1990, have been a single mom of two (now grown) sons, and would LOVE to experience any and all productions considering Nevada as their 'new permanent/temporary home' in order to increase local jobs and greatly stimulate our economy. We are the "City of Entertainment". What better way to capitalize on that while appealing to the budget considerations of regional, national and international productions than through this bill? It is also time for our college students investing in their production industry futures to be able to remain here, work here, earn being at the top of their craft here AND helping others along the way. IT IS TIME for each and every one of your ultimate considerations to be a part of putting Nevada 'back on the map' in the way of film, tv and commercial productions...consistently! Thank you so much! DEE DRENTA, Actress/Voice Over Talent, www.DeeDrenta.com | Feb-24-2013 |
| For | Feb-24-2013 | |
| For | Feb-24-2013 | |
| Against | Let the free market work. This is crony capitalism. We cannot afford it. | Feb-24-2013 |
| For | Feb-23-2013 | |
| Against | Be careful on this one. Other states are backing out of giving movie companies tax breaks because it has turned out to be a poor idea-the promised jobs don't materialize. Please read the 2/23/13 www.wsj.com article titled The Hollywood Tax Story they won't Tell at the Oscars. Our state doesn't need to give tax breaks to those who don't need it. I'd rather see money spent on infrastructure-giving jobs and improving our state at the same time. | Feb-23-2013 |
| For | Feb-23-2013 | |
| For | Please pass this bill! | Feb-23-2013 |
| For | Feb-23-2013 | |
| For | A transferable tax credit makes so much sense for our state with its proximity to California. If we are looking to diversify our economy this is an excellent action step to take. | Feb-22-2013 |
| Against | Conditional taxation should not be used to condition behavioral modifications of the people. It is effectively the same as saying "Lets add a 5% tax to fast food because we don't want people in Nevada eating fast food" ... sorry, it isn't government's place to relax tax laws for a few select companies while others work hard and pay full tax bills. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Great chance for Nevada to increase its revenues. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | I've been working as a SAG/AFTRA/EQUITY (now vested member)in this industry for 35 years. I've been in Nevada for close to 20 of those years. Having lived in NYC and LA for years as well as other right-to-work states SOMETHING must be done. This will help get us here in Nevada a chance to get our piece of the pie that we most desperately need. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Nevada needs this bill to pass. We are losing too much income and revenue to states like New Mexico and Louisiana. When they are building replicas of the Strip in New Mexico because it is more cost effective to film there, then we have a problem ! | Feb-22-2013 |
| Against | Although I helped draft the equivalent bill in the previous session, after discussing this new bill (AB165) with the President of the International Cinematographers Guild, Steven Poster ASC, I have changed my mind and no longer support it. For the US film industry to remain profitable when ticket sales are declining, the business needs to consolidate and concentrate into not more than a handful of centers-of-excellence. SB165 is an attempt at fragmenting a limited number of productions across many jurisdictions. It is not economically viable for the industry, nor fiscally viable for Nevada's small population and existing tax structure. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | This bill is extremely important to the industry that I am in. If we do not pass this then I, and many others like me, will have to leave the state and find work elsewhere. Geographically we are too close to Los Angeles which has many of the jobs in my industry. However, Los Angeles has extremely high taxes and requires a lot of money to complete a production. If we pass this bill it will help attract production companies to Nevada and thus create more jobs. And by bringing Film and Television business to Nevada you will be creating an advertisement of the state for every production completed. All you need to do is look at Louisiana who passed a similar bill. Production is booming there. "Beasts of the Southern Wild", shot in Louisiana, is up for the Academy Award for best picture. I would also like to point out that there are many movies being made in Nevada that are not being taxed as they are shot "guerilla style". That means that low budget productions do not pay any money for permits or any business taxes. This sounds improbable considering all the equipment that goes into a production, however TV quality cameras are now the size or a regular DSLR camera you can hang around your neck. By passing this bill you will be giving Nevada free advertising, creating more jobs, creating more revenue for the state, and giving the opportunity to Nevada filmmakers to make films in Nevada rather than go elsewhere. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | help us. Stop making it cheaper for people to build fake casinos of Las Vegas and use other crew and actors than to use and pay US. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | This will provide work and exposure for Nevadans and Nevada. It will also help build up the struggling film community that is trying to get its legs in this town. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | There needs to be an amendment stating that they have to use a certain amount of Nevada residents (actors, cenematographers, sound engineers) in their production in order to receive the incentives. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | We will get TONS more bang for the buck with this to promote the State of Nevada internationally. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | It will bring revenue for our city and more tourist will want to come visit Las Vegas to the locations where the films or tv shows were shot. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | If Nevada is going to diversify, this bill needs to pass. More jobs for locals and a large impact on the community overall with an enormous secondary economic impact on hotels, dining, travel and entertainment. We need this to compete with the rest of the states in the country. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | This bill would provide numerous jobs for Northern Nevada | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Nevada needs to diversify. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Do what it takes to make NV first choice of producers. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | If it brings work to Nevada I'm for it! | Feb-22-2013 |
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| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | Feb-22-2013 | |
| For | There is a lot of unseen talent in Las Vegas, particularly in the areas of film and acting. I speak for many people when i see we need more film incentives in this city. There are many diverse landscapes that can be included in films as well. Thanks for listening. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | As an actress trying to make a living here instead of in California, I need more film/tv productions to come into Las Vegas. I've talked with numerous production crew who tell me that they would love to film here due to affordable rooms, meals, etc. for their outside crew, but without a tax credit, it's just not feasible. Please consider a tax credit so that we can inject a little Hollywood into Sin City! - Alita Olson | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | We have the talent here that could really support the industry. The proximity would probably be attractive to Hollywood. | Feb-22-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | This bill needs to be passed so that Nevada can reclaim its place as an entertainment friendly state. If we want to bring in more tourism and job dollars into our communities, this bill needs to pass. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | PLEASE pass this!!! We need Production Jobs in NV again!! | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Please!!! As a Nevada filmmaker based in Las Vegas, this bill would hugely help my career working for film projects, and as a producer of films. Let's keep filmmaking here in Nevada, and encourage more to come here from L.A. and other states, instead of the opposite. | Feb-21-2013 |
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| For | The film industry needs incentives to bring their businees to Nevada, These inroads have been hugely successful in Louisanna, New Mexico and Arizona. Since this is a favorite location, why are we missing out on this success? | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | This bill would bring much needed money to the state of Nevada. This state has so many different scenery with the desert, mountains, lakes, iconic places, old western, highways, flats for every type of production coming to town. With these tax incentives, more productions would come to Nevada and hence there would be more work for locals who live in Nevada. Also, these productions bring outside workers and the hotels would be booked. Local eatery, grocery stores, etc would be making money, and it would be advertisement for the state for people to come here. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | This would be such a coup for the state of Nevada, bringing in larger scale productions to generate more revenue for our community. It is a no-brainer. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Once a month I hear of another job lost to states with tax incentives, that are recreating part of our city just to shoot there. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | This bill would greatly increase my ability to work more and employ more locals of Nevada on a consistent basis. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | The state of Nevada needs to pass SB165. This will help attract more tv and film business to Nevada. Nevada will be seen all over the world and this would help retain and create jobs. Thank you for your time. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | This bill is imperative for creating and developing growth of an industry that has a huge potential for job creation and boosting state credibility, but is being outsourced to other "tax friendly" states. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | By approving this bill it will not only provide many job opportunities for Nevada residents but will also bring money into our state and allow us to produce those tv shows and movies that take place in Nevada but are filmed in other states. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | This bill will generate revenue, something we could really use in Nevada right now. The entire state benefits from this bill through increased revenue generated by the productions spending their money here and by great exposure to bring visitors to our state. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Nevada desperately needs this for economic diversification and jobs, jobs, jobs. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | The amount of work and economy stimulation this would provide are invaluable. We need to, asa state that thrives on its entertainment resources, be able to compete in all areas of the entertainment enterprise. | Feb-21-2013 |
| Against | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
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| For | we need this bill to compete with other filming locations! | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | We are loosing to many great filmmakers and crew to Los Angeles and other states that do have more work because of tax incentives. It is important to the creative community in Las Vegas as well as for the economy and job prospects it brings. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
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| For | We will get more traffic from the film industry that could revitalize the communities love for film. Tax incentives for films are always a plus. | Feb-21-2013 |
| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | Sen Ford is attemping to do something that could be a great benefit to everyone in our state and I commend his initiative. This is very simple, when a movie company spends $10Mil in NV, statistics show when that $10mil is spent (circulated in the local economy over and over again) it generates much more taxes to the state then amount rebated to them. If they cause $3mil in taxes and NV refunds $2mil back to them, the state is still $1mil ahead - with lots of people with lots of money and jobs along the way. Only question then is: why doesn't every state do it? Ans: some argue the states pay more back in then taxes received by the state. NV can't use other states as examples because people might spend more of the film money here. For example, on gambling and entertainment that is not available in other states. Furthermore, the additionalal tourism revenue that other states don't generate because they are not "tourist" attraction sites in the first place. ie. "yea, lets go to Vegas or Tahoe because in additional to all the fun we can have have there, they film lots of movies there and we might see some stars or movie scenes". etc, etc. The legistlature should approve this Bill and simply charge some commission and oversight group to make sure NV has a net gain. If not, simnply repeal the bill. The minimal potential risk or loss in state tax revenue is definately worth taking this minimal risk to bring money and jobs to Vegas. | Feb-21-2013 |
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| For | SB 165 will put skilled workers in the construction, food and hospitality business throughout Nevada back to work. This is not limited to Clark or Washoe County - all 17 can benefit from this type of incentive. And the more Nevada is depicted on film, the more it draws tourists. This has already been proven. In the 1950s it was The Misfits, Bonanza in the 1960s, 1970s it was Ocean's 11, and Diamonds are Forever (James Bond). Now it's National Geographic, Casino, Think of Me. More motion pictures mean business for Nevadans. | Feb-21-2013 |
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| For | This will be great for the state of Nevada and will provide unique job opportunities for many people. | Feb-21-2013 |
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| For | Feb-21-2013 | |
| For | The passing of this bill will in turn bring more jobs to Nevada Residents. It is great not only for the film community, but for the whole community. It make hotels, small business', big business' busy and will spike the economy. There are already so many people in the film industry faking the Nevada scene and we are getting nothing from it. Why not bring the industry here so we can finally financially gain from it. This will increase revenue for the state as a whole and we can all benefit! | Feb-21-2013 |
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