KA ‘AHA KENEKOA
THE THIRTY-SECOND LEGISLATURE
REGULAR SESSION OF 2024
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Senator Lynn DeCoite, Chair |
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Senator Glenn Wakai, Vice Chair |
NOTICE OF INFORMATIONAL BRIEFING
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Thursday, February 22, 2024 |
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1:00 PM |
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Conference Room 229 & Videoconference State Capitol 415 South Beretania Street |
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PHOTO ID REQUIRED FOR ENTRANCE TO THE STATE CAPITOL
BUILDING HOURS: 7AM TO 5PM, MONDAY - FRIDAY
A live stream of all Senate Standing Committee meetings will be available on the Senate YouTube Channel.
A G E N D A
The purpose of this informational briefing by DBEDT, Creative Industries is to discuss vital aspects central to this economic sector and strategies to grow the film and media industries in Hawaiʻi. Information on incentives, specifically the film tax credit, the mechanisms governing their administration will illuminate their role in fostering industry growth and economic vitality. The briefing delves into the efficiency of the film permitting process, administration, and avenues for streamlining procedures to enhance accessibility and expedite production timelines. The briefing will also address the requisite infrastructure and facilities essential for sustaining a thriving film sector in Hawaiʻi, identifying key areas for investment and development. Complementing this infrastructure focus is a dedicated examination of workforce development initiatives aimed at nurturing local talent pools statewide and fostering skills essential for industry sustainability and expansion. Collectively, these elements underscore the briefing's overarching goal: to catalyze informed decision-making and strategic action in fortifying Hawaii's position as a premier destination for film production.
No public testimony will be accepted.
For special assistance: The cable TV broadcast and/or live stream of this meeting will include closed captioning. If you require other auxiliary aids or services to participate in the public hearing process (i.e., interpretive services (oral or written) or ASL interpreter), please contact the committee at [email protected] at least 24 hours prior to the hearing.
FOR AMENDED NOTICES: Measures that have been deleted are stricken through and measures that have been added are underscored. If a measure is both underscored and stricken through, that measure has been deleted from the agenda.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL THE COMMITTEE CLERK AT (808) 587-7226.
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_____________________________________ Senator Lynn DeCoite Chair |
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