Bad News! The California Senate Has Essentially Killed The California Film And TV Tax Credit Program. Read On If You Want To Do Something To Make A Change
8/29/11
Well The California Senate has dealt a serious blow to the California Film and TV Tax Credit Program which means the following:
1. They are killing a jobs program which is exactly what this country and the State of California needs in order to get back up on our knee’s
2. They (The Senate) have essentially said that they don’t think that the film industry in California is worth keeping
3. They don’t care or realize that many of us already spend many months away from home working in the states that do have a tax incentive program for filming
I could go on and on, but they are basically dealing a death blow to us. The result of losing this program will be catastrophic unless we do something by the end of this week!
Whats happened is that the bill (AB1069) to extend the tax credits another 5 years that was written by Assembly Felipe Fuentes was passed by The California Assembly 72-1 in favor of moving this bill to a Senate committee, that commitee vote 9-zip in favor of moving it to The Senate Appropriations Committee to then pass it to the full California Senate for ratification which would then send it to Gov. Jerry Brown’s desk for signage.
What the Senate has done is the following:
They have agreed to extend the bill for only one more year with what they call triggers (which I won’t get into).
By only agreeing to extend this bill for another year has essentially killed this program.
Once producers find out that there is only a year left in the California program, it gives them all the more reason to look to other states to get their tax credit program
What can YOU do to change things?
You need to write a letter to Senator Darrell Steinberg and say the following:
RE: AB 1069
Dear Senator Steinberg:
I work in the motion picture and television industry. I have seen a huge reduction in my work and do not want to move out of California. I love my state and hope that the California legislators understand the impact that losing our indigenous industry has created tremendous hardship for hundreds of thousands of Californians. Our working families have held well-paying jobs for more than 100 years, raised generations of well-educated children and created ancillary business that support the tax base.
Please vote to extend AB 1069, the California Film Tax Incentive for another 3 years.
Sincerely,
Here is Senator Steinbergs address:
President pro Tempore, Darrell Steinberg (D - Sacramento) The President pro Tempore, who also serves as the Chair of the Rule Committee,
is the actual leader of the Senate.
He or she is elected by the Members at the beginning of each Session.
The "Pro Tem" is the presiding office on the Floor, overseeing the appointment of committee members,
assignment of bills, progress of legislation through the house,
confirmation of gubernatorial appointees, and overall direction of policy.
He or she is also the political leader of the majority party.
Steinberg, Darrell 1020 N Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 576 Room 205
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA
(916) 651-1529 94248-0001
(916) 651-4006
300 S Spring Street
Suite 8501
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 620-3000
Please do not hesitate and send this letter today!
If you want to write to a Senator in your district, here is a list:
California Senators Representing IATSE members
Southern California
Member District Number and Office Capitol Office
Calderon, Ron 30 400 North Montebello Blvd State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 100 Room 5066
Montebello, CA 90640-4712 Sacramento, CA
(323) 890-2790 94248-0001
(916) 651-4030
De León, Kevin 22 617 S. Olive Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 710 Room 5108
Los Angeles, CA 90014 Sacramento, CA
(213) 612-9566 94248-0001
(916) 651-4022
Dutton, Bob 31 8577 Haven Avenue State Capitol
(Rep) Suite 210 Room 305
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 Sacramento, CA
(909) 466-4180 94248-0001
(916) 651-4031
Hernandez, Ed 24 100 S. Vincent Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 401 Room 4085
West Covina, CA 91790 Sacramento, CA
(626) 430-2499 94248-0001
(916) 651-4024
Lieu, W. Ted 28 2512 Artesia Blvd State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 320 Room 4090
Redondo Beach, CA 90278 Sacramento, CA
(310) 318-6994 94248-0001
(916) 651-4028
Liu, Carol 21 501 N. Central Avenue State Capitol
(Dem) Glendale, CA 91203 Room 5061
(818) 409-0400 Sacramento, CA
94248-0001
(916) 651-4021
Lowenthal, Alan 27 115 Pine Avenue State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 430 Room 2032
Long Beach, 90802 Sacramento, CA
(562) 495-4766 94248-0001
(916) 651-4027
16401 Paramount Blvd.
1st Floor
Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 529-6659
Negrete McLeod, Gloria 32 4959 Palo Verde Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite #110B Room 4061
Montclair, CA 91763 Sacramento, CA
(909) 621-2783 94248-0001
(916) 651-4032
Padilla, Alex 20 6150 Van Nuys Blvd State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 400 Room 4038
Van Nuys, CA 91401 Sacramento, CA
(818) 901-5588 94248-0001
(916) 651-4020
Pavley, Fran 23 2716 Ocean Park Blvd State Capitol
(Dem) Suite #3088 Room 4035
Santa Monica, CA 90405 Sacramento, CA
(310)314-5214 94248-0001
(916) 651-4023
Price, Curren D., Jr. 26 700 State Drive State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 105 Room 2057
Los Angeles, CA 90037 Sacramento, CA
Ph:(213)745-6656 94248-0001
(916) 651-4026
Runner, Sharon 17 848 W Lancaster Blvd. State Capitol
(Rep) Suite 101 Room 2052
Lancaster, CA 93534 Sacramento, CA
(661) 729-6232 94248-0001
(916) 651-4017
23920 Valencia Blvd
Suite 250
Santa Clarita, CA 91355
(661) 286-1471
14343 Civic Drive
First Floor
Victorville, CA 92392
(760)843-8414
Strickland, Tony 19 2655 First Street State Capitol
(Rep) Suite 230 Room 4062
Simi Valley, CA 93065 Sacramento, CA
(805) 306-8886 94248-0001
(916) 651-4019
225 E. Carrillo Street
Santa Barbara, CA 93101
(805) 965-0862
Wright, Rod 25 1 Manchester Blvd State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 600 Room 5064
Inglewood, CA 90301 Sacramento, CA
(310) 412-0393 94248-0001
(916) 651-4025
4647 Long Beach Blvd.
Suite A2
Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1028
Northern California Region
Alquist, Elaine 13 100 Paseo de San Antonio State Capitol
(Dem) Ste 209 Room 5080
San Jose, CA 95113 Sacramento, CA
Ph:(408) 286-8318 94248-0001
(916) 651-4013
7800 Arroyo Circle
Suite A
Gilroy, CA 95020
(408) 847-6101
Blakeslee, Sam 15 605 Santa Rosa Street State Capitol
(Rep) Suite B Room 4070
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Sacramento, CA
(805) 549-3784 94248-0001
(916) 651-4015
100 Paseo de San Antonio
Suite 206
San Jose, CA 95113
(408) 277-9461
590 Calle Principal
Monterey, CA 93940
(831) 657-6315
1430 W. McCoy Lane
Santa Maria, CA 93455
(916) 719-4305
DeSaulnier, Mark 07 1350 Treat Blvd. State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 240 Room 5035
Walnut Creek, CA 94596 Sacramento, CA
(925) 942-6082 94248-0001
(916) 651-4007
420 W. 3rd Street
Antioch, CA 94509
(925) 754-1461
Evans, Noreen 02 710 E Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 150 Room 4034
Eureka, CA 95501 Sacramento, CA
(707) 445-6508 94248-0001
(916) 651-4002
50 D Street
Suite 120A
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 576-2771
1040 Main Street
Suite 205
Napa, CA 94559
(707) 224-1990
Hancock, Loni 09 1515 Clay Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 2202 Room 2082
Oakland, CA 94612 Sacramento, CA
(510) 286-1333 94248-0001
(916) 651-4009
Kehoe, Christine 39 2445 Fifth Avenue State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 200 Room 5050
San Diego, CA 92101 Sacramento, CA
(619) 645-3133 94248-0001
(916) 651-4039
Leno, Mark 03 455 Golden Gate Avenue State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 14800 Room 5100
San Francisco, CA 94102 Sacramento, CA
(415) 557-1300 94248-0001
(916) 651-4003
3501 Civic Center Drive
Suite 425
San Rafael, CA 94903
(415) 479-6612
Simitian, S. Joseph 11 160 Town & Country Village State Capitol
(Dem) Palo Alto, CA 94301 Room 2080
(650) 688-6384 Sacramento, CA
94248-0001
701 Ocean Street (916) 651-4011
Room 318A
Santa Cruz, CA 95060
(831) 425-0401
Yee, Leland 08 455 Golden Gate Avenue State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 14200 Room 4074
San Francisco, CA 94102 Sacramento, CA
(415) 557-7857 94248-0001
(916) 651-4008
400 S. El Camino Real
Suite 630
San Mateo, CA 94402
(650) 340-8840
President pro Tempore, Darrell Steinberg (D - Sacramento) The President pro Tempore, who also serves as the Chair of the Rule Committee, is the actual leader of the Senate. He or she is elected by the Members at the beginning of each Session. The "Pro Tem" is the presiding office on the Floor, overseeing the appointment of committee members, assignment of bills, progress of legislation through the house, confirmation of gubernatorial appointees, and overall direction of policy. He or she is also the political leader of the majority party.
Steinberg, Darrell 06 1020 N Street State Capitol
(Dem) Suite 576 Room 205
Sacramento, CA 95814 Sacramento, CA
(916) 651-1529 94248-0001
(916) 651-4006
300 S Spring Street
Suite 8501
Los Angeles, CA 90013
(213) 620-3000
Senate Standing Committee on Appropriations
Appropriations Committee meets every Monday at 11:00 A.M. in Room 4203.
JURISDICTION: Bills that are subject to Joint Rule 10.5 and are not referred to the Budget and Fiscal Review Committee. Bills that constitute a state-mandated local program.
Members
Senator Christine Kehoe (Chair)
Senator Mimi Walters (Vice Chair)
Senator Elaine Alquist
Senator Bill Emmerson
Senator Ted W. Lieu
Senator Fran Pavley
Senator Curren Price
Senator Sharon Runner
Senator Darrell Steinberg
Addresses & Staff
Staff Director: Bob Franzoia
Consultants: Katie Johnson, Brendan McCarthy, Mark McKenzie, Jolie Onodera, Maureen Ortiz and Jacqueline Wong-Hernandez
Assistants: Jennifer Douglas and Lydia McKim
Phone: (916) 651-4101
Room: 2206
Phil Rose on tough decisions when making a movie
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