H.C.R. 128 Summary

• Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to survey and evaluate artist relocation programs and assess the potential for creating such a program in Hawaii.

• References Paducah, Kentucky's 2000 artist relocation program as a national model that revitalized historic neighborhoods through offering low-cost properties to artists in exchange for renovation and arts-based entrepreneurial activities.

• Identifies key elements of successful artist relocation programs as private-public partnerships, innovative financing arrangements with banks, and public incentives including affordable property sales and zoning accommodations.

• Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2017 Regular Session convenes.