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HI HB2268

Bill

Status

Engrossed

3/5/2026

Primary Sponsor

Nadine Nakamura

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Expands the Hawaii Tourism Authority's (HTA) powers to include marketing and promotion of film productions filmed in the State, in addition to its existing authority over sports-related activities and events.

  • Amends Section 201B-3 of the Hawaii Revised Statutes to add "film productions filmed in the State" to the list of activities HTA may market and promote.

  • Maintains all existing HTA powers, including tourism policy development, convention center management, brand management, and coordination with counties on new tourism products.

  • Sets an effective date of July 1, 3000 (placeholder date indicating the bill requires further amendment before implementation).

Legislative Description

Relating To Film Production.

HTA

Last Action

Referred to EDT, WAM.

3/10/2026

Committee Referrals

Economic Development and Technology3/10/2026
Finance2/18/2026
Tourism1/30/2026

Full Bill Text

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