News Summary
A coalition of Nevada labor unions has launched the Nevada Jobs Now PAC to advocate for the revival of the Summerlin Studios film project in Las Vegas. The initiative aims to reinstate a tax incentive package for movie studios that would bring significant economic benefits to the region. Despite previous legislative hurdles, the PAC plans to engage the community through advertisements and a town hall meeting. With ongoing discussions on the proposal, labor leaders express optimism for the project’s success, especially with potential support from Governor Lombardo.
Las Vegas, Nevada – Labor Unions Initiate Political Action Committee to Support Film Studio Proposal
A coalition of Nevada labor unions has established a political action committee (PAC) called Nevada Jobs Now PAC to advocate for the revival of a film studio proposal in Las Vegas known as Summerlin Studios. This initiative is aimed at reinvigorating a tax incentive package originally proposed in Assembly Bill 238, which sought to offer $1.4 billion in tax credits to movie studios that would film at a production campus located near Town Center Drive and Flamingo Road.
Despite the initial enthusiasm, the proposed tax incentive package faced significant legislative setbacks. While the Assembly passed the package with a narrow 22-20 vote, it did not receive a vote in the Senate, effectively terminating the bill. The absence of Senate approval means that the proposal remains in limbo unless further action is taken.
Recently, Nevada Governor Joe Lombardo announced plans to convene a special session of the legislature to revisit unfinished business. However, the specific issues that will be addressed during this special session have not yet been clarified by the governor. According to Nevada’s constitution, any proposals considered during a special session must be on the agenda set by the governor.
The Nevada Jobs Now PAC aims to generate public support for the Summerlin Studios initiative by educating the community about potential economic benefits. This campaign is expected to include television advertisements and direct mail efforts to outline how a movie studio could diversify the economy of Southern Nevada, as articulated by labor representatives. Funding for the PAC is projected to exceed $1 million as soon as this week.
In an effort to further engage the public, a town hall meeting will be held at Las Vegas Ballpark in the coming week to discuss the film studio proposal in detail. Proponents draw a parallel between Summerlin Studios and Allegiant Stadium, which initially faced opposition but eventually progressed through a special session of the legislature in 2017.
If the Summerlin Studios tax incentive package is to move forward, it will require support from Governor Lombardo to be included in the agenda for the upcoming special session. Additionally, the governor’s endorsement would be crucial for the measure to receive his signature and become law.
Labor leaders remain optimistic regarding the proposal’s potential success, anticipating that the governor will endorse initiatives beneficial to Southern Nevada’s economy, especially considering the contributions that tourism and studio construction could make to the state’s tax revenue.
However, it is vital to note that similar efforts to pass tax incentives during previous legislative sessions did not succeed. Therefore, the timeline for reconsidering the Summerlin Studios project is critical. The Nevada Legislature meets biennially, meaning that if this proposal is not addressed during the upcoming special session, there would be no opportunity for revisitation until 2027.
The development of Summerlin Studios was initially backed by prominent industry players such as Howard Hughes Corp., Warner Bros. Discovery, and Sony Pictures. As these stakeholders await further legislative action, the future of the film studio project in Southern Nevada remains uncertain.
In summary, the formation of Nevada Jobs Now PAC signifies a coordinated effort by labor unions to keep the conversation alive surrounding the Summerlin Studios project. As the community prepares for discussions at the upcoming town hall meeting, all eyes will be on the decisions made by Governor Lombardo and the Nevada legislature in the coming weeks.
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