June ##, 2012
The Honorable Ed Hernandez
California State Senator, District 24
State Capitol, Room 4085
Sacramento, CA 95814
SB 1167 – Support
Dear Senator Hernandez:
I work in the motion picture and television community here in California, at least when I am able.
Tax incentives for features and television by other states and countries have damaged my livelihood and hurt my family. [give example of lost work, or working away from home for months at a time, etc.]
Studies have shown that the California Film and TV Tax Credit program actually generates net positive revenues for state and local government in California. I know that this program works [because I {or, friends of mine} worked on a tax incentive production].
I urge you to support, Senate Bill 1167, the full five-year extension of the current Film and TV Tax Credit. As a member of the Senate Governance and Finance Committee you hold in your hands the livelihoods of film and TV workers throughout California.
Please support SB 1167 in committee and on the floor.
Thank you.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Address]