This bill would allow working artists to appropriately deduct their business expenses.
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The legislature agreed to restore 75 percent of the recent cuts announced by Gov. Newsom.
The May Revise proposes fully cutting the state’s innovative Performing Arts Equitable Payroll Fund.
President of Actors' Equity and NEA Director of Theater & Musical Theater
SB104/AB104 will reallocate $11.5 million in unexpended funds from previously established grant programs for the performing arts to the Fund.
Equity urges Governor Gavin Newsom to sign this bill into law as soon as possible.
Bill heads to Gov. Gavin Newsom for signature.
The national labor union representing professional actors and stage managers is "eager to embark on this new chapter" with the new Speaker Robert Rivas.
Equity stated, "We disagree with the court’s decision in the strongest possible terms."
Actors’ Equity Association has joined with other unions of the AFL-CIO in endorsing President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential campaign.