Updated 10/12

Good News -- Governor Brown Signs AB 1069, Extends Tax Credit Program One Year

Governor Jerry Brown has signed AB 1069, the legislation which extends by one year the successful California Film and Television Tax Credit Program. This extension will guarantee funding for this important entertainment jobs program through the end of the state budget year 2014-2015.

Local 44 members are strongly encouraged to contact and thank Governor Brown, and to urge the Governor to support in 2012 a further extension of this entertainment jobs.

To contact Governor Brown, click this link: http://gov.ca.gov/m_contact.php

Updated 9/19

California's legislature has overwhelmingly passed AB 1069, which extends the California Film and TV Tax Credit program. 

Though we sought a five year plan, the bill, as passed, is a one-year extension for budget year 2013-2014, with $100 million to be allocated for that year.

AB 1069 now sits on Governor Brown's desk, awaiting his signature to make it the law.

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California Film & TV Incentive Program at Risk!

Assembly Bill AB1069 which would extend the current 5 year, $500 Million Film & TV incentive program is working its way through Sacramento. 

There is rising opposition to the Bill and it is in danger of being defeated!

Please help send your message of support to Sacramento, it is urgently needed and the legislative clock is ticking.

A form letter is available below as are the names and the phone numbers of California State Senators who need to hear from you.

If you are not sure who your representative is click here to find out.

Write a letter make a phone call.

Please take a moment to help, for the industry, for California

FOR YOU!

Thank You,

Ed Brown

Business Agent

IATSE Local 44

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RE: AB 1069 – SUPPORT

Dear Senator:

I work in the Motion Picture and Television industry in California. If AB 1069 is not passed, my livelihood is endangered.

Please vote to support AB 1069, the California Film Tax Incentive, for another 3 years with no "budget trigger" language.

Sincerely,

_______________________________ [your signature]

IATSE Local 44 member 

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California Senators Representing IATSE Local 44 members