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. ________________________________________ 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 ________________________________________ ________________ [Date Here] 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 _______________________________ [your craft] ________________________________________ California Senators Representing IATSE Local 44 members Southern California Name District # District Office Capitol Office Calderon, Ron (Dem) 30 400 North Montebello Blvd Suite 100 Montebello, CA 90640-4712 (323) 890-2790 State Capitol Room 5066 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4030 De León, Kevin (Dem) 22 617 S. Olive Street Suite 710 Los Angeles, CA 90014 (213) 612-9566 State Capitol Room 5108 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4022 Dutton, Bob (Rep) 31 8577 Haven Avenue Suite 210 Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730 (909) 466-4180 State Capitol Room 305 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4031 Hernandez, Ed (Dem) 24 100 S. Vincent Street Suite 401 West Covina, CA 91790 (626) 430-2499 State Capitol Room 4085 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4024 Lieu, W. Ted (Dem) 28 2512 Artesia Blvd Suite 320 Redondo Beach, CA 90278 (310) 318-6994 State Capitol Room 4090 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4028 Liu, Carol (Dem) 21 501 N. Central Avenue Glendale, CA 91203 (818) 409-0400 State Capitol Room 5061 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4021 Lowenthal, Alan (Dem) 27 115 Pine Avenue Suite 430 Long Beach, 90802 (562) 495-4766 16401 Paramount Blvd. 1st Floor Paramount, CA 90723 (562) 529-6659 State Capitol Room 2032 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4027 Negrete McLeod, Gloria (Dem) 32 4959 Palo Verde Street Suite #110B Montclair, CA 91763 (909) 621-2783 State Capitol Room 4061 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4032 Padilla, Alex (Dem) 20 6150 Van Nuys Blvd Suite 400 Van Nuys, CA 91401 818) 901-5588 State Capitol Room 4038 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4020 Pavley, Fran (Dem) 23 2716 Ocean Park Blvd Suite #3088 Santa Monica, CA 90405 (310)314-5214 State Capitol Room 4035 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4023 Price, Curren D., Jr. (Dem) 26 700 State Drive Suite 105 Los Angeles, CA 90037 (213)745-6656 State Capitol Room 2057 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4026 Runner, Sharon (Rep) 17 848 W Lancaster Blvd. Suite 101 Lancaster, CA 93534 (661) 729-6232 23920 Valencia Blvd Suite 250 Santa Clarita, CA 91355 (661) 286-1471 14343 Civic Drive First Floor Victorville, CA 92392 (760)843-8414 State Capitol Room 2052 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4017 Strickland, Tony (Rep) 19 2655 First Street Suite 230 Simi Valley, CA 93065 (805) 306-8886 225 E. Carrillo Street Santa Barbara, CA 93101 (805) 965-0862 State Capitol Room 4062 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4019 Wright, Rod (Dem) 25 1 Manchester Blvd Suite 600 Inglewood, CA 90301 (310) 412-0393 4647 Long Beach Blvd. Suite A2 Long Beach, CA 90807 (562) 427-1028 State Capitol Room 5064 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 Northern California Region Alquist, Elaine (Dem) 13 100 Paseo de San Antonio Ste 209 San Jose, CA 95113 (408) 286-8318 7800 Arroyo Circle Suite A Gilroy, CA 95020 (408) 847-6101 State Capitol Room 5080 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4013 Kehoe, Christine (Dem) 39 2445 Fifth Avenue Suite 200 San Diego, CA 92101 (619) 645-3133 State Capitol Room 5050 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4039 President pro Tempore, Darrell Steinberg 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 (Dem) 06 1020 N Street Suite 576 Sacramento, CA 95814 (916) 651-1529 300 S Spring Street Suite 8501 Los Angeles, CA 90013 (213) 620-3000 State Capitol Room 205 Sacramento, CA 94248-0001 (916) 651-4006
