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Measure Title: RELATING TO THE HAWAII FILM STUDIO.
Report Title: BLNR; DBEDT; Hawaii Film Studio; Public Lands; Exemption; Creative Media; Entertainment
Description: Provides an exemption to dispositions of lands set aside for filming and film studio operation from prior approval of the Board of Land and Natural Resources. Repeals 6/30/2030 if Hawaii Film Studio has not changed locations as of that date. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Companion:  HB2266
Package: Governor
Current Referral: ECD, WAL, FIN
Introducer(s): KOUCHI (Introduced by request of another party)
Act:

Measure Status History

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DateChamberStatus Text
3/19/2026HPassed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on WAL with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
3/19/2026HReported from ECD (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1243-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to WAL.
3/18/2026HThe committee on ECD recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Ilagan, Hussey, Tam, Templo, Yamashita, Gedeon; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none.
3/12/2026HBill scheduled to be heard by ECD on Wednesday, 03-18-26 8:30AM in House conference room 423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
3/12/2026HReferred to ECD, WAL, FIN, referral sheet 17
3/12/2026HPass First Reading
3/10/2026HReceived from Senate (Sen. Com. No. 360) in amended form (SD 2).
3/10/2026SReport Adopted; Passed Third Reading, as amended (SD 2). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Rhoads. Noes, 0 (none). Excused, 0 (none). Transmitted to House.
3/5/2026S48 Hrs. Notice 03-10-26.
3/5/2026SReported from WAM (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2852) with recommendation of passage on Third Reading, as amended (SD 2).
3/3/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WAM were as follows: 12 Aye(s): Senator(s) Dela Cruz, Moriwaki, DeCoite, Elefante, Hashimoto, Inouye, Kanuha, Kidani, Kim, Lee, C., Richards, Wakai; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 1 Excused: Senator(s) Fevella.
2/27/2026SThe committee(s) on WAM will hold a public decision making on 03-03-26 10:17AM; Conference Room 211 & Videoconference.
2/20/2026SReport adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
2/20/2026SReported from EDT/WLA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 2689) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga, Kim, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/19/2026SThe committee(s) on WLA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in WLA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Chang, Lamosao, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.
2/13/2026SThe committee(s) on EDT/WLA has scheduled a public hearing on 02-19-26 1:02PM; CR 229 & Videoconference.
1/30/2026SReferred to EDT/WLA, WAM.
1/28/2026SPassed First Reading.
1/28/2026SIntroduced.
1/26/2026SPending Introduction.

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All Versions of this Measure

SB3085_SD2 Link to SB3085_SD2 .PDF file
SB3085_SD1 Link to SB3085_SD1 .PDF file
SB3085_HD1 Link to SB3085_HD1 .PDF file
SB3085 Link to SB3085 .PDF file

Committee Reports

SB3085_SD1_SSCR2689_ Link to committee report SB3085_SD1_SSCR2689_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3085_SD2_SSCR2852_ Link to committee report SB3085_SD2_SSCR2852_ .PDF file (opens in new window)
SB3085_HD1_HSCR1243-26_ Link to committee report SB3085_HD1_HSCR1243-26_ .PDF file (opens in new window)

Testimony

SB3085_TESTIMONY_EDT-WLA_02-19-26_
SB3085_SD1_TESTIMONY_WAM_03-03-26_
SB3085_SD2_TESTIMONY_ECD_03-18-26_

Hearing Notices

EDT/WLA
2/19/26 1:02P
CR 229 & Videoconference
WAM
3/03/26 10:17A
CR 211 & Videoconference
ECD
3/18/26 8:30A
423 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE