California Film Commission: motion picture tax credits: tracking and compliance program.
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Overview
This bill requires the California Film Commission to collect more detailed data related to motion picture tax credits. Specifically, it mandates the collection of demographic information about hired employees, ZIP code hiring data, and apprenticeship utilization reports. The commission will consult with industry stakeholders and payroll companies to develop reporting templates and protocols to reduce nonresponse rates while protecting employee privacy. The collected data will be used to create an annual report analyzing diversity and economic impact, and to inform improvements to the tax credit program.
Key provisions
- Requires the California Film Commission to collect demographic data (disability status, veteran status, LGBTQ+ status) from hired employees.
- Mandates the collection of aggregate ZIP code hiring data from credit recipients.
- Requires reporting on apprenticeship and trainee utilization, focusing on underrepresented groups.
- Establishes protocols to reduce nonresponse rates in data collection.
- Allows for reporting of workforce data using certified payroll data or verified third-party payroll reports.
- Directs the commission to consider proportional representation and historical underrepresentation when developing reporting metrics.
- Requires an annual compliance report summarizing collected data and program recommendations.
- Specifies that enforcement of data collection requirements will be through existing motion picture tax credit enforcement procedures.
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