HI SB2299

Establishes a creative media task force to develop legislative initiatives supporting motion picture, television, recording, digital media, and related industries in Hawaii

Authorizes the Director of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism or their designee to serve as an ex-officio member of the task force

Committee finds creative media enterprises are among the fastest-growing global industries and developing support initiatives is critical to Hawaii's economic recovery

Received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism and Island Film Group

Recommended for passage by the Committee on Economic Development and Technology with amendment and referral to the Committee on Ways and Means