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Introduced
01/28/2026
01/28/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Provides an exemption to dispositions of lands set aside for film studio and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources pursuant to section 171-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, thus streamlining the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism's use of the Hawaii film studio for filming activity and other film-related business in order to more efficiently develop Hawaii's film, media, and creative industries.
AI Summary
This bill streamlines the process for the Hawaii Film Studio by exempting dispositions of land set aside for film studio operations from requiring prior approval from the Board of Land and Natural Resources, a state agency responsible for managing public lands. This change, made to section 171-11 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes, aims to make it more efficient for the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to use the studio for filming and other film-related businesses, thereby fostering the growth of Hawaii's film, media, and creative industries.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred. (on 02/06/2026)
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=2266&year=2026 |
| HB2266_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-06-26_ | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/Testimony/HB2266_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-06-26_.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/HB2266_.HTM |
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