California Film Commission: motion picture tax credits: tracking and compliance program.

Legislative status

1. Introduced
2. In Committee
3. Reported by Committee
4. Floor Vote Scheduled
5. Passed One Chamber
6. Passed Both Chambers
7. Vetoed
8. Signed into Law

Summary

The bill adds a new section to the Government Code that obligates the Film Commission to gather additional demographic and hiring information from producers who receive motion‑picture tax credits. It directs the commission to develop reporting templates, coordinate with payroll providers, and issue an annual public report on diversity and economic impact. The measures rely on existing enforcement rules and only become active if the Legislature appropriates funds.

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Vote

Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 1. Page 3417.) Ordered to the Senate. · Sep 12, 2025

Hearings

• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 29, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · Aug 20, 2025
• Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism Committee Hearing
  Arts, Entertainment, Sports, and Tourism · Jul 8, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 23, 2025
• Appropriations Committee Hearing
  Appropriations · May 12, 2025

History

1. Mar 2, 2026Veto sustained.
2. Mar 2, 2026Stricken from file.
3. Oct 13, 2025Vetoed by the Governor.
4. Oct 13, 2025In Senate. Consideration of Governor's veto pending.
5. Sep 23, 2025Enrolled and presented to the Governor at 2 p.m.
6. Sep 13, 2025In Senate. Concurrence in Assembly amendments pending.
7. Sep 13, 2025Assembly amendments concurred in. (Ayes 37. Noes 0. Page 3037.) Ordered to engrossing and enrolling.
8. Sep 12, 2025Read third time. Passed. (Ayes 78. Noes 1. Page 3417.) Ordered to the Senate.
9. Sep 3, 2025Read second time. Ordered to third reading.
10. Sep 2, 2025Read second time and amended. Ordered to second reading.
11. Aug 29, 2025From committee: Do pass as amended. (Ayes 11. Noes 0.) (August 29).
12. Aug 20, 2025August 20 set for first hearing. Placed on APPR. suspense file.

The 12 most recent of 33 recorded actions.

Sponsors

• Smallwood-Cuevas · sponsor

Bill text

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