Okla. Stat. tit. 68, § 68-3642.2: Legislative findings

The Legislature hereby finds that the production of live

audience episodic television in Oklahoma not only provides jobs for

Oklahomans and dollars for Oklahoma businesses, but also enhances

the state's image nationwide with a focus on authentic storytelling

targeting Middle America. The Legislature also finds that the

entertainment industry is always seeking economical locations that

can help cut the costs of production. The Legislature further finds

that the State of Oklahoma, with the appropriate incentive, can

become a strategic site for live audience episodic television

production, that serves as strategic retention for the production of

live audience epsiodic series in Oklahoma. It is therefore the

intent of the Legislature that Oklahoma provide a pilot program

incentive specifically for live audience episodic television

production in this state, carving out a niche in the industry that

Oklahoma can be known for.