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Ref to the Com on Appropriations, if favorable, Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House2026-04-30

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This bill expands North Carolina's Film and Entertainment Grant Fund by increasing the maximum grant amounts that can be awarded to film and television productions, raising the grant cap from $7 million to $20 million for feature films and from $15 million to $25 million for television series seasons. The bill also increases the threshold for what qualifies as a 'highly compensated individual' from $1 million to $4 million in compensation per production.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue that larger grant amounts make North Carolina more competitive in attracting major film and television productions, which create jobs in production, construction, hospitality, and related industries.
• •They contend that increased grants help offset the costs of filming in the state and encourage productions to choose North Carolina over competing states, generating tax revenue and economic activity that exceeds the grant investment.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents worry that increasing grant caps diverts public funds to large entertainment companies and wealthy producers who may film in North Carolina regardless of incentive size.
• •They argue the state should direct limited resources to other priorities like education or infrastructure, and question whether the economic benefits from these grants justify the public expenditure or create sustainable, long-term jobs compared to other economic development strategies.