REFERENCE TITLE: media production advisory study committee

State of Arizona House of Representatives Forty-ninth Legislature Second Regular Session 2010

HB 2578

Introduced by Representative Hendrix

 

AN ACT

 

providing for an Arizona media production advisory study committee.

 

 

(TEXT OF BILL BEGINS ON NEXT PAGE)

 

Be it enacted by the Legislature of the State of Arizona:

Section 1.  Arizona media production advisory study committee; duties; report; termination

A.  The Arizona media production advisory study committee is established for the purposes of conducting a comprehensive study of the media production industry in this state and to advise the legislature and the governor on issues pertaining to media production growth throughout this state.  The committee consists of the following members:

1.  Two members of the house of representatives who are appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives in consultation with the minority leader of the house of representatives.

2.  Two members of the senate who are appointed by the president of the senate in consultation with the minority leader of the senate.

3.  The director of the department of commerce film office, or the director's designee.

4.  One member of the general public who is appointed by the governor.

5.  One member with advertising agency experience who is appointed by the governor.

6.  One member with experience in the field of postproduction or sound recording or experience as an independent producer or an equipment and crew service provider who is appointed by the speaker of the house of representatives.

7.  One member with experience in the field of postproduction or sound recording or experience as an independent producer or an equipment and crew service provider who is appointed by the president of the senate.

B.  The study committee shall study and identify the current and potential capabilities for growth in the sectors and subsectors of commercials and industrial, educational and entertainment media in this state.  Based on its study, the committee shall prepare a comprehensive report of its findings, along with recommendations for private sector and public policy initiatives that can lead to the future growth of the electronic media production industry, increase job opportunities and enhance this state's image as a desirable place to do business.

C.  In carrying out its duties, the committee shall identify competitive market factors and seek input and advice from specialists in this state and elsewhere who are:

1.  Involve in the production of electronic media, including national, regional and local advertisers and advertising agencies.

2.  Involve in production, postproduction and sound recording studios.

3.  Equipment and crew service vendors.

4.  Independent producers.

5.  Writers.

6.  Involved in the academic community.

7.  Specialists in entertainment law, accounting and finance.

8.  Elected and appointed officials.

9.  Business, trade, labor and professional organizations.

D.  On or before June 30, 2011, the committee must provide to the legislature and the governor copies of its recommendations and report.  The committee terminates on submission of its report.