Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.
Status: in_committee. Latest action: February 19, 2026.
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)
| 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). |