Hawaii House Bill 2360

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3
Pending: House Economic Development Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Establishes a Hawai`i Film Advisory Council within the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism. Provides exemption for certified development of film studio facilities from taxes imposed under chapter 237, HRS. Amends the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, to (1) clarify and amend the requirement for an independent third-party certification, (2) increase the annual credit cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000, (3) extend the sunset date to January 1, 2039, and (4) expand the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms. Establishes, exempt from chapter 76, and appropriates funds for the film industry liaison position.

Relating To The Film Industry.

Rep. Scott Saiki [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-26	House	Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3
2024-01-24	House	Introduced and Pass First Reading.
2024-01-22	House	Pending introduction.

SB3049 (Same As) 2024-01-26 - Referred to EET, WAM.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=2360&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/HB2360_.HTM