Hawaii Senate Bill 3049

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Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 24 2024 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2024-01-26 - Referred to EET, WAM.
Pending: Senate Energy, Economic Development, and Tourism 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.

Sen. Ronald Kouchi [D]

Date	Chamber	Action
2024-01-26	Senate	Referred to EET, WAM.
2024-01-24	Senate	Passed First Reading.
2024-01-24	Senate	Introduced.

HB2360 (Same As) 2024-01-26 - Referred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 3

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=3049&year=2024
Text	https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2024/bills/SB3049_.HTM