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SENATE FLOOR VERSION
February 27, 2023
SENATE BILL NO. 737 By: Hall of the Senate
and
Fetgatter of the House
An Act relating to film rebate incentives; amending
68 O.S. 2021, Section 3638, which relates to the
Filmed in Oklahoma Act of 2021; modifying
requirements to provide certain promotional materials
for this state; providing an effective date; and
declaring an emergency.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE PEOPLE OF THE STATE OF OKLAHOMA:
SECTION 1. AMENDATORY 68 O.S. 2021, Section 3638, is
amended to read as follows:
Section 3638. All production projects for which any inc entive
is paid pursuant to t he provisions of this act shall contain a logo
qualifying promotion of this state, as approved by the Oklahom a
Department of Commerce, to be displayed in the end credits of the
finished production or, if the production does not contain end
credits, the Oklahoma Department of Commerce shall obtain a
commitment by the produ ction company to provide equivalent value as
determined by the Oklahoma Department of Commerce which shall
include the following:
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1. For a film production with end credits, a five (5) second
long static or animated logo , approved by the Department, in the end
credits before the below -the-line crew crawl for the life of the
project;
2. For a film production without end credits and television
series or projects, a five (5) second long static or animated logo,
approved by the Departme nt, during each broadcast worldwide for the
life of the project; or
3. For all other film productions, including but not limited to
advertising messages and video gaming, a logo approv ed by the
Department, visible for no less than one (1) second, or a com mitment
to provide equivalent value, as determined by the De partment.
SECTION 2. This act shall become effective July 1, 2023.
SECTION 3. It being immediately necessary for the preservation
of the public peace, health or safety, an emergency is hereby
declared to exist, by reason whereof this act shall take effect and
be in full force from and after its passage and approval.
COMMITTEE REPORT BY: COMMITTEE ON FINANCE
February 27, 2023 - DO PASS