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This bill establishes the Entertainment Industry and Workforce Development Task Force in Mississippi, aimed at examining strategies to grow the state's creative economy and increase revenue from the entertainment industry. The task force will consist of eight members, including the Director of Visit Mississippi, a representative from the Mississippi Tourism Association, chairmen of Senate and House Tourism Committees, two senators appointed by the Lieutenant Governor, and two representatives appointed by the Speaker of the House. The task force is required to meet within 45 days of the act's effective date, evaluate current data, resources, laws, and policies affecting the entertainment industry, and develop recommendations for the Legislature. They must elect a chairman and vice chairman, adopt meeting rules, and produce a final report with recommendations by December 1, 2025. State agencies are obligated to provide necessary facilities, assistance, and information to support the task force's work. Legislative members will be reimbursed for their participation as they would be for out-of-session committee meetings, and the Legislature will provide clerical support. The task force can meet in person at the State Capitol or use an online platform accessible to the public if in-person meetings are not feasible.

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