Lobbying efforts for a bill to attract film studios to Nevada are in their final push to get the proposal on — or off — the agenda of a special legislative session expected later this week.

Both supporters and opponents spoke publicly about a bill to expand the state’s film tax credit program to spur construction of a film studio campus called the Summerlin Studios project. The activity comes as the agenda for the session, which could start Thursday , is still being finalized.

Nevada Republican Party Chair Michael McDonald said in a statement Monday evening that the legislation “is a pivotal moment for Nevada” and argued the bill could add jobs and diversify the local economy.

“In the most recent election, both parties agree that voters reacted to a troubling economy,” part of his state

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