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Becerra Expands CA Tax Credit, Targets 51k Hollywood Jobs

5/23/2026

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On May 22, 2026, Xavier Becerra announced a California tax credit expansion that keeps the $750 million floor, raises the credit for sectors with job losses, and will convene an Entertainment Summit of studios, unions and tech firms to revive Hollywood jobs.
The proposal adds AI-use disclosure, performer rights and streaming transparency.
It targets 51,000 lost jobs and seeks a federal production subsidy with a domestic wage guarantee.

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Story summary

On May 22, 2026, Xavier Becerra announced a California tax credit expansion that keeps the $750 million floor, raises the credit for sectors with job losses, and will convene an Entertainment Summit of studios, unions and tech firms to revive Hollywood jobs.
The proposal adds AI-use disclosure, performer rights and streaming transparency.
It targets 51,000 lost jobs and seeks a federal production subsidy with a domestic wage guarantee.