Economic and Community Development - As introduced, enacts the "Hollyssee Act." - Amends TCA Title 4, Chapter 3 and Title 64.
HB 1290, known as the "Hollyssee Act," directs Tennessee's Department of Economic and Community Development to establish a world-class megasite for arts, entertainment, and media. The bill requires the department to identify a location, develop a master plan with community input, build facilities like film soundstages and performance venues, and create workforce training programs in partnership with schools. It also mandates offering tax incentives to businesses, providing grants for projects, and creating a governing authority (the Tennessee Arts, Entertainment, and Media Megasite Authority) to oversee the site. The legislation requests $250 million in state funding for initial development, primarily affecting the state agency, local communities, and the arts/entertainment industry.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 10, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Total actions
6
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Committee
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Mar 12, 2025
Lower · Passed
Placed on s/c cal Business & Utilities Subcommittee for 3/19/2025
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
P2C, ref. to Commerce Committee- Government Operations for Review
lower
Feb 12, 2025
Committee
Assigned to s/c Business & Utilities Subcommittee
lower
Feb 10, 2025
Introduced
Intro., P1C.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jason Powell
DDemocratic
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