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Introduced
01/21/2026
01/21/2026
In Committee
02/20/2026
02/20/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/08/2026
05/08/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Permits film production on certain lands zoned for agricultural use under certain conditions, including obtaining land use special permits. Establishes the Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Creative Industries Division of the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to establish film permit application requirements and processes, facilitate the issuance of special permits for film production on agricultural zoned parcels, and advise and make recommendations relating to the regulation of film productions on agricultural zoned lands. Requires DBEDT to adopt rules. Requires DBEDT to consult with state and county agencies to issue permits for film production within an agricultural district using the consolidated film permit process under certain circumstances. Includes temporary filming activities as a permissible conditional accessory use of lands within the agricultural district. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
AI Summary
This bill allows for temporary film production activities on certain agricultural lands in counties with populations under 500,000, provided these activities are secondary to the primary agricultural use and do not cause permanent damage to the land or displace active farming operations, with a cumulative limit of thirty days per year unless a special permit is obtained. It establishes an Agricultural Film Production Land Use Oversight Committee within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to develop film permit application requirements, facilitate permit issuance, and advise on regulations, and requires DBEDT to adopt rules and consult with state and county agencies to issue these permits through a consolidated process. The bill also clarifies that temporary filming activities are considered a permissible conditional accessory use on agricultural lands, and it will take effect on July 1, 2050.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (6)
Stanley Chang (D)*,
Michelle Kidani (D)*,
Tim Richards (D)*,
Joy San Buenaventura (D)*,
Les Ihara (D),
Dru Kanuha (D),
Last Action
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. (on 02/20/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2156&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2156_SD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report SB2156_SD1_SSCR2688_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/SB2156_SD1_SSCR2688_.pdf |
| SB2156_TESTIMONY_EDT-WLA_02-19-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/SB2156_TESTIMONY_EDT-WLA_02-19-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2156_.HTM |
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