House Bill No. 2110, introduced by Osburn, seeks to amend various sections of the Oklahoma Statutes concerning the film industry by renaming the "Compete with Canada Film Act" to the "Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood Pilot Program Act." The bill emphasizes the significance of producing live audience episodic television in Oklahoma, aiming to create jobs and improve the state's image. It introduces a rebate program that offers up to 35% of documented expenditures for qualifying productions, with additional incentives for projects filmed in specific locations and for hiring local talent. The bill also establishes new eligibility criteria, including minimum budget requirements and documentation for rebate claims, while capping the total amount of claims at $10 million per fiscal year.

In addition to these changes, the bill amends the Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program by introducing new provisions for post-production expenses, allowing for rebates on qualified expenditures for music production and various post-production services. To qualify for the maximum base incentive, productions must employ a specified number of apprentices based on their total expenditures. The legislation also creates a new revolving fund, the "Bringing Sitcoms Home from Hollywood Pilot Program Revolving Fund," which will operate alongside the existing Oklahoma Film Enhancement Rebate Program Revolving Fund. The previous section related to the "Compete with Canada Film Act" is repealed, and the termination date for the new program is updated to July 1, 2032, with the act set to take effect on November 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 68-3623, 68-3624
Sub Committee OR Policy Committee Recommendations (House) Sub Committee Recommendation: 68-3624, 68-3623