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California Lawmakers Pass Film Credit Fix on Tax Cap

The California Legislature has approved a budget fix for the entertainment industry that allows studios to cash in their tax credits faster. Both the Assembly and state Senate passed the bill, SB 186, before the end-of-session deadline of midnight on Monday. The measure seeks to address concerns raised by Hollywood stakeholders after the Legislature imposed […]

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  • First observed by CurrentWire: Variety · Sep 1, 2026 at 12:18 PM ET
  • Coverage span: 21 min
  • Coverage: 2 reports from 2 independent publications
California Lawmakers Pass Film Credit Fix on Tax Cap
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