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HI HB2266

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts the Hawaii Film Studio at Diamond Head from requiring Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for lease and permit dispositions to new tenants

  • Amends Section 171-11, Hawaii Revised Statutes, to add filming and film studio operations to the list of land uses not subject to prior board approval, similar to agricultural parks

  • Applies to the 7.422-acre Hawaii Film Studio facility located at 510 18th Avenue (TMK 1-3-1-42:9), currently managed by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism through its Hawaii Film Office

  • Streamlines the administrative process for the studio to accommodate film productions and film-related businesses without the delay of land board reviews

Legislative Description

Relating To The Hawaii Film Studio.

Exemption

Last Action

The committee(s) on ECD recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.

2/6/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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