Lawmakers may reach compromise on film subsidy

Key state lawmakers are close to a compromise deal that could head off a collision with Gov. Susana Martinez over the way taxpayers subsidize New Mexico's film and TV industry.

Some Democratic lawmakers want to lift the $50 million cap on that film subsidy, but the Republican Governor wants to keep it firmly in place. 

A Possible solution is something called the "Breaking Bad" bill. 

"Breaking Bad", the wildly popular AMC show, is winding up its final season shooting in Albuquerque. The show, like other TV series’ shot in New Mexico, is eligible to get 25 cents back on practically every dollar it spends in the New Mexico economy. 

The "Breaking Bad" bill would raise that to 30 cents on every dollar for basically any other TV series shot here. 

The bill's supporters say the signals they're getting from the Governor's office are pretty positive and encouraging right now. 

Lawmakers may reach compromise on film subsidy