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HI HB2299

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/27/2020

Primary Sponsor

Scott Saiki

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends section 201-113 of Hawaii Revised Statutes to add revenues, fees, and charges from processing motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credits (effective January 2, 2021) as a funding source for the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund.

  • The special fund shall be used to provide seed capital for film, media, and creative industries intellectual property development projects for export.

  • The special fund shall support workforce development programs that expand skills in film, media, and creative industries for Hawaii residents.

  • The special fund shall support marketing programs to attract business opportunities in film, media, and creative industries to the State.

  • Makes an appropriation from the special fund to the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism for fiscal year 2020-2021, with the bill taking effect on July 1, 2112.

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Film And Creative Industries Development Special Fund.

Appropriation ($)

Last Action

Referred to EET, WAM.

3/3/2020

Committee Referrals

Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism3/3/2020
Finance2/14/2020
Economic Development & Business1/27/2020

Full Bill Text

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