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Universal Orlando wants the Florida Legislature to pass a tax break this spring that critics say is designed to steer productions of movies and television shows to the resort's own film studios.

The measure is included in a broad economic-development package that was approved last week by the state House of Representatives. It would create additional incentives for the makers of movies, TV shows and other entertainment productions that do most of their filming at facilities across the state that meet certain size, lighting and electrical criteria.

Universal and other supporters say their goal is to encourage companies to use dedicated film studios for shooting, rather than basic warehouses or other nonspecialized locations.

See original: Tax break could steer productions to Universal Orlando - Orlando Sentinel