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The Human Jobs Bill
California protects human jobs in commercial production
Income tax: credits: commercial production.
Good for everyday people ·
This bill would give tax breaks to companies making commercials in California, but only if they promise not to replace human workers with robots or AI.
Our take
What we think, in plain words.
This bill wants to help keep and create jobs in California by giving money back to companies that make commercials here. It's a good thing because it tries to stop companies from using smart computers or robots to take away jobs from real people. If this bill passes, companies would get a tax break only if they promise to use human workers. Some might say that giving tax breaks to companies is not fair to all taxpayers. But supporters believe it helps local workers and keeps the film business strong in California. People should know that this bill is still being decided, so they can share their thoughts.
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The facts
What the bill actually says, no spin.
- This bill would give tax credits for making commercials in California.
- Companies could get 20% or 30% back on costs over $500,000.
- Credits would not go to commercials made fully by AI or that replace human jobs with AI.
- The state would give out up to $15 million in credits each year.
- This would last from 2027 to 2032.
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How they voted
The actual floor vote, and who broke from their own party.
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- James Gallagher (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Carl DeMaio (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
- Heather Hadwick (R): voted against it, crossing most Republicans
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