HI SR55

Establishes a Joint Legislative Work Group during the 2010 interim to study and develop recommendations for incentives supporting film, creative media, and defense/dual-use industries

Aims to address economic impact of departmental staffing cuts, budget reductions, and pending changes to tax credits affecting these industries

Seeks to develop new incentives and solutions through public-private sector collaboration for the benefit of affected businesses

Received support from the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Chamber of Commerce of Hawaii; and Local 665 IATSE

Committee finds these industries are critically important to Hawaii's economic recovery and recommends referral to Committee on Ways and Means