HB554 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phil Williams

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Entertainment Industry Incentive Act, Secs. 41-7A-40 to 41-7A-48, inclusive, repealed

Summary

HB554 would repeal Alabama's Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009, ending the program starting January 1, 2018.

What This Bill Does

It repeals the law that authorizes entertainment industry incentives (the 2009 Act). As a result, Alabama would no longer provide the incentives for film and television production under that act. The repeal would take effect January 1, 2018, and the bill itself would become law on the first day of the third month after it passes and is approved by the Governor.

Who It Affects

• Entertainment industry companies and productions in Alabama would no longer be able to claim incentives under the program once the repeal takes effect.
• State agencies that administer the incentive program would discontinue the program, eliminating incentives and related administration.

Key Provisions

• Repeals the Entertainment Industry Incentive Act of 2009 (Chapter 7A, starting with Section 41-7A-40) in Title 41 of the Alabama Code.
• Sets effective dates: the repeal takes effect January 1, 2018; the act becomes law on the first day of the third month after passage and governor approval.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Entertainment