Statements from Senate Majority Leader Weinberg and Senate Budget and Appropriations Committee Chairman Sarlo on Governor Murphy Signing Film Tax Credit Bill

“We have been fighting for these credits for eight years” said Senate Majority Leader Loretta Weinberg (D-Bergen). “I am grateful that Governor Murphy saw the value in them. The film industry has deep roots in New Jersey. Fort Lee is where the movie industry began. These credits will ensure that New Jersey remains a player in this constantly evolving industry.”

“I want to thank Governor Murphy for signing this important legislation. We will now be able to advance our objective of reinvigorating the film and digital media industries In New Jersey,” said Senate Budget and Appropriation Committee Chairman Paul Sarlo (D-Bergen/Passaic). “There is a natural synergy between digital technology and the film industry. We want to position New Jersey at the forefront of new developments, new technologies and future opportunities.”