Hawaii - Session 2026
Title: Vertical Filming; Motion Picture_ Digital Media_ and Film Production Income Tax Credit; Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund; Fees; Hawaii Film Studio
Increases the fee amount collected from taxpayers claiming the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and requires a portion of funds collected to be used to support the vertical film industry in the State. Expands the funding sources of the Hawaii Film and Creative Industries Development Special Fund to include revenues received by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism from managing the Hawaii Film Studio. Applies to taxable years beginning after 12/31/2026. Repeals 1/1/2033. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
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| Date | Event | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| 0000-00-00 | Introduced | Bill introduced |
| 2026-02-19 | Status | in_committee |
| 2026-02-19 | Latest Action | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0). |
| Bill | Title | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HB 2031 HD2 SD1 | DOT; DLE; Administrative Hearings Division; Administrative Hearings; Transportation Network Companies; Photo Red Light Imaging Detector Systems; Speed Enforcement Systems; Commercial Driver's Licenses | in_committee |
| HB 2241 HD1 SD1 | Renewable Energy Technologies; Income Tax Credit; Income Restriction; Solar Energy Systems; Third-party Financed Systems | in_committee |
| HB 1020 HD1 SD2 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Carbon Sequestration; Water Resources; Geothermal Exploration; Report; Positions; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1308 HD3 SD2 | DLE; DOH; Gambling; Sports Wagering; Fantasy Sports; General Excise Tax; Problem Gambling Prevention and Treatment Special Fund | unknown |
| HB 1391 HD1 SD1 CD1 | DBEDT; Hawaii-Ireland Trade Commission; Reports; Out-of-state Relations Activities; Appropriations | unknown |
| HB 1576 HD1 | DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption | in_committee |
| HB 1863 HD1 | Honorary Ambassador to Canada; DBEDT; Appropriation | in_committee |
| HB 1943 HD1 | Department of Business_ Economic Development_ and Tourism; Out-of-State Offices; Purposes; Republic of Korea; Establishment; Beijing; Philippines; Taipei; Made in Hawaii Products; Appropriation | in_committee |