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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
02/18/2026
02/18/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Adds the marketing and promotion of film productions filmed in the State as a power of the Hawaii Tourism Authority. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
AI Summary
This bill amends Section 201B-3 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to grant the Hawaii Tourism Authority (HTA) the power to market and promote film productions filmed within the State, in addition to its existing powers related to sports-related activities and events. The HTA is a state agency responsible for developing and coordinating tourism in Hawaii. This change expands its role to include supporting the film industry by promoting movies made in Hawaii, aiming to leverage these productions for broader tourism marketing efforts. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 3000.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
House Finance Hearing (10:00:00 2/26/2026 Conference Room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE) (on 02/26/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2268&year=2026 |
| HB2268_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2268_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-26-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2268_HD1_.HTM |
| Committee Report HB2268_HD1_HSCR408-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/CommReports/HB2268_HD1_HSCR408-26_.pdf |
| HB2268_TESTIMONY_TOU-ECD_02-12-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2268_TESTIMONY_TOU-ECD_02-12-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2268_.HTM |
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