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Measure Title: RELATING TO FILMING.
Report Title: DBEDT; BLNR; Film Permits; Tax Credit; Information; Public Notice; Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption
Description: Requires the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production obtains a permit or enters into a memorandum of agreement or understanding with DBEDT to film a visually recorded production at certain locations. Requires DBEDT to provide public notice of certain information whenever a production registers for pre-qualification or is determined to qualify for the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit and simultaneously post notice on a publicly accessible part of its website. Allows individuals to sign up to receive the public notice by electronic mail or postal mail. Provides an exemption for dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. (CD1)
Companion:  SB2574
Package: None
Current Referral: EDT, WAM
Introducer(s): TEMPLO, AMATO, CHUN, HUSSEY, ILAGAN, KILA, MATAYOSHI, MIYAKE, PERRUSO, TAM
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
5/7/2026HTransmitted to Governor.
5/8/2026SReceived notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
5/6/2026HReceived notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
5/6/2026HPassed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
5/6/2026SPassed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026S48 Hrs. Notice (as amended CD 1) 05-06-26
5/1/2026SReported from Conference Committee as amended CD 1 (Conf. Com. Rep. No. 154-26).
5/1/2026HForty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
5/1/2026HReported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 154-26) as amended in (CD 1).
5/1/2026SThe Conference committee recommends that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes of the Senate Conference Managers were as follows: 3 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HThe Conference Committee recommends that the measure be Passed, with Amendments. The votes were as follows: 4 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; 0 Noes: none; and 0 Excused: none.
5/1/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 411.
4/30/2026HConference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday 05-01-26 8:01AM in conference room 411.
4/28/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-30-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 411.
4/27/2026SConference committee meeting to reconvene on 04-28-26 9:00AM; Conference Room 411.
4/27/2026HReceived notice of Senate conferees (Sen. Com. No. 759).
4/24/2026SConference committee meeting scheduled for 04-27-26 9:00AM; CR 411.
4/24/2026SSenate Conferees Appointed: DeCoite Chair; Wakai Co-Chair; Fevella.
4/20/2026SReceived notice of appointment of House conferees (Hse. Com. No. 786).
4/20/2026HHouse Conferees Appointed: Ilagan, Hussey Co-Chairs; Tam, Gedeon.
4/17/2026SReceived notice of disagreement (Hse. Com. No. 780).
4/16/2026HHouse disagrees with Senate amendment (s).
4/14/2026HReturned from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 588) in amended form (SD 1).
4/14/2026SReport adopted; Passed Third Reading. Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
4/10/2026SOne Day Notice 04-14-26.
4/10/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3702) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading.
4/7/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Richards, Wakai, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Lee, C..
4/2/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 04-07-26 10:31AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
3/30/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
3/30/2026SReported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 3311) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
3/24/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fukunaga.
3/20/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 03-24-26 1:04PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
3/20/2026SRe-Referred to EDT, WAM.
3/10/2026SReferred to EDT/WLA, WAM.
3/6/2026SPassed First Reading.
3/6/2026SReceived from House (Hse. Com. No. 22).
3/5/2026HPassed Third Reading with Representative(s) Belatti voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Poepoe voting no (1) and Representative(s) Perruso excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
3/5/2026HReported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 781-26), recommending passage on Third Reading.
3/2/2026HThe committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, UNAMENDED. The votes were as follows: 16 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita, Alcos, Gedeon, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/27/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Monday, 03-02-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
2/18/2026HPassed 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).
2/18/2026HReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 425-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
2/6/2026HThe committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 7 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Holt, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
2/2/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Friday, 02-06-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
1/26/2026HReferred to ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1
1/21/2026HIntroduced and Pass First Reading.
1/16/2026HPrefiled.

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All Versions of this Measure

HB1576_CD1 Link to HB1576_CD1 .PDF file
HB1576_SD1 Link to HB1576_SD1 .PDF file
HB1576_HD1 Link to HB1576_HD1 .PDF file
HB1576 Link to HB1576 .PDF file

Committee Reports

HB1576_HD1_HSCR425-26_ Link to committee report HB1576_HD1_HSCR425-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1576_HD1_HSCR781-26_ Link to committee report HB1576_HD1_HSCR781-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1576_SD1_SSCR3311_ Link to committee report HB1576_SD1_SSCR3311_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1576_SD1_SSCR3702_ Link to committee report HB1576_SD1_SSCR3702_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
HB1576_CD1_CCR154-26_ Link to committee report HB1576_CD1_CCR154-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

HB1576_TESTIMONY_ECD_02-06-26_
HB1576_HD1_TESTIMONY_FIN_03-02-26_
HB1576_HD1_TESTIMONY_EDT_03-24-26_
HB1576_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_04-07-26_

Hearing Notices

ECD
2/06/26 8:30A
423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
FIN
3/02/26 2:00P
308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE
EDT
3/24/26 1:04P
CR 229 & Videoconference
WAM
4/07/26 10:31A
CR 211 & Videoconference
CONF
4/27/26 9:00A
CR 411
CONF
4/28/26 9:00A
CR 411
CONF
4/30/26 9:00A
CR 411
CONF
5/01/26 8:01A
411