2009-2010 EASL Chair Nina-Dawne Williams asked EASL members to create a Legislation Committee in order to educate and promote support of The Florida Entertainment Industry Economic Development Bills HB 697 and SB 1430.
The EASL Legislation Committee is comprised of EASL members Nina-Dawne Williams, Stephen Carlisle, Emily Graham (Committee Chair), Charlotte Towne, Nick Nanton, Tom Player, and Chrissie Scelsi.
Passage of HB 697 and SB 1430 will level the playing field for Florida to compete again in film and digital media production and will ultimately bring more jobs to the Florida entertainment industry.
The Florida Film Production Coalition (FFPC) has generously allowed us to post a powerpoint presentation they created for their last meeting on February 22, 2010 that contains more information about the legislation. Click here to view.
EASL Legislation Committee Chair, Emily Graham, has also created a report on comparison of the Florida bills to other highly competive states in the film production arena. Click here to view.
EASL Members: If you have not already contacted your State Representative and Senator and asked them to support HB 697 and SB 1430 (Entertainment Industry Economic Development Bill), now is the time to do so! Go to www.myfloridahouse.gov to find your Representative. Go to www.flsenate.gov to find your Senator. Make sure to let your Represenative and Senator know how the legislation will have an impact on you personally, your business and community!
