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HI SCR243
Concurrent Resolution
Status
3/31/2021
Primary Sponsor
Brian Taniguchi
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AI Summary
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Requests the Legislative Reference Bureau to conduct a study and develop statutory definitions for "creative work" and "creative workers" considering Hawaii's existing creative industry.
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Specifies that "creative workers" definition should include painters, sculptors, ceramicists, writers, poets, photographers, filmmakers, visual artists, singers, composers, musicians, lyricists, choreographers, dancers, actors, and performing artists.
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Directs the Legislative Reference Bureau to consult with the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Department of Taxation; Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs; Department of Labor and Industrial Relations; Hawaii Tourism Authority; State Foundation on Culture and the Arts; and Hawai'i Alliance for Arts Education during the study.
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Requires the Legislative Reference Bureau to submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the Regular Session of 2022.
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Acknowledges that Hawaii's creative workers were negatively impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic and reduced tourism, necessitating supportive legislative measures.
Legislative Description
Requesting The Legislative Reference Bureau To Conduct A Study And Develop Statutory Definitions Of "creative Work" And "creative Workers" By Taking Into Consideration Hawaii's Existing Creative Work Industry, As Groundwork For The Legislature To Adopt Measures To Support Hawaii's Creative Workers.
Legislative Reference Bureau
Last Action
Report adopted; referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) McDermott excused (1).
4/8/2021