Sam Blakeslee

The bill, AB 3, would establish a deduction of up to $750 per taxable year for each designated beneficiary of a qualified tuition program, as specified by Section 529 of the Internal Revenue Code. Earnings generated by contributions to Section 529 plans are tax-free, as long as the account is used for qualified post-secondary education expenses, which include tuition, fees, books, and room and board.

CAPSO supports passage of AB 3, and urges you to actively support the bill.

The bill will be heard by the Assembly Committee on Revenue and Taxation. If you reside within a district served by any of the following committee members, please contact their respective offices to indicate your support for AB 3:

Assembly Member	Home District Office	Phone	Fax
Johan Klehs	Hayward	510 583-8818	510 583-8800
Mimi Walters	Laguna Niguel	949 495-0730	949 363-2630
Joe Canciamilla	Martinez	925 372-7990	925 372-0934
Judy Chu	El Monte	626 450-6116	626 450-6119
Chuck DeVore	Irvine	949 863-7070	949 863-9337
David Jones	Sacramento	916 324-4676	916 327-3338
Sally Lieber	Mountain View	408 277-2003	408 277-2084

* Sample email text appears below:

Dear Assemblyman Assemblyperson ___________________,

I am writing to strongly encourage your support for AB 3 Deduction for Education Savings.

Faced with the rapidly rising cost of higher education, this bill would provide an incentive for parents and families to set aside savings that will benefit not only our children, but all the people of our state.

Sincerely,

Your Name