RELATING TO FILM PRODUCTION.

HB2268

HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

H.B. NO.

2268

THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2026

STATE OF HAWAII

A BILL FOR AN ACT

RELATING TO FILM PRODUCTION.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:

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SECTION 1.
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Section
201B-3, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by amending subsection (a) to read
as follows:

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"(a)
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Except as otherwise provided by law, the authority may:

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(1)
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Sue
and be sued;

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(2)
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Have
a seal and alter the same at its pleasure;

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(3)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, make and execute contracts and all
other instruments necessary or convenient for the exercise of its powers and
functions under this chapter; provided that the authority may enter into
contracts and agreements for a period of up to five years, subject to the
availability of funds; provided further that the authority may enter into
agreements for the use of the convention center facility for a period of up to
ten years;

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(4)
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Make
and alter bylaws for its organization and internal management;

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(5)
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Unless
otherwise provided in this chapter, adopt rules in accordance with chapter 91
with respect to its projects, operations, properties, and facilities;

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(6)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, represent the authority in
communications with the governor and legislature;

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(7)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, provide for the appointment of
officers, agents, a sports coordinator, and employees, subject to the approval
of the board, prescribing their duties and qualifications, and fixing their
salaries, without regard to chapters 76 and 78, if funds have been appropriated
by the legislature and allotted as provided by law;

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(8)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, purchase supplies, equipment, or
furniture;

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(9)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, allocate the space or spaces that
are to be occupied by the authority and appropriate staff;

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(10)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, engage the services of qualified
persons to implement the State's strategic tourism management plan or portions
thereof as determined by the authority;

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(11)
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Through
its president and chief executive officer, engage the services of consultants
on a contractual basis for rendering professional and technical assistance and
advice;

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(12)
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Procure
insurance against any loss in connection with its property and other assets and
operations in amounts and from insurers as it deems desirable;

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(13)
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Contract
for or accept revenues, compensation, proceeds, and gifts or grants in any form
from any public agency or any other source;

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(14)
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Develop,
coordinate, and implement state policies and directions for tourism and related
activities taking into account the economic, social, and physical impacts of
tourism on the State, Hawaii's natural environment, and areas frequented by
visitors;

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(15)
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Have
a permanent, strong focus on Hawaii brand management;

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(16)
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Coordinate
all agencies and advise the private sector in the development of
tourism-related activities and resources;

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(17)
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Work
to eliminate or reduce barriers to travel to provide a positive and competitive
business environment, including coordinating with the department of
transportation on issues affecting airlines and air route development;

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(18)
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Market
and promote
film production and
sports-related activities and events;

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(19)
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Coordinate
the development of new products with the counties and other persons in the
public sector and private sector, including the development of sports, culture,
health and wellness, education, technology, agriculture, and nature tourism;

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(20)
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Establish
a public information and educational program to inform the public of tourism
and tourism-related problems;

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(21)
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Coordinate
the development of tourism educational, training, and career counseling
programs;

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(22)
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Establish
a program to monitor, investigate, and respond to complaints about problems
resulting directly or indirectly from the tourism industry and taking
appropriate action as necessary;

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(23)
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Develop
and implement emergency measures to respond to any adverse effects on the
tourism industry, pursuant to section 201B-9;

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(24)
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Set
and collect rents, fees, charges, or other payments for the lease, use,
occupancy, or disposition of the convention center facility without regard to
chapter 91;

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(25)
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Notwithstanding
chapter 171, acquire, lease as lessee or lessor, own, rent, hold, and dispose
of the convention center facility in the exercise of its powers and the
performance of its duties under this chapter;

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(26)
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Acquire
by purchase, lease, or otherwise, and develop, construct, operate, own, manage,
repair, reconstruct, enlarge, or otherwise effectuate, either directly or
through developers, a convention center facility;

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(27)
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Enhance
the tourism industry in the State to grow its positive contributions to
residents of the State; provided that the authority's initiatives shall follow
destination management practices and integrate regenerative tourism; and

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(28)
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Focus
on perpetuating the uniqueness of the Hawaiian culture and community and their
significance to the quality of the visitor experience by ensuring that:

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(A)
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The
Hawaiian culture is accurately portrayed by Hawaii's visitor industry;

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(B)
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The
Hawaiian language is supported and normalized as an official language of the
State;

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(C)
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Hawaiian
cultural practitioners and cultural sites are supported, nurtured, and engaged
in sustaining the visitor industry; and

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(D)
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A
Hawaiian cultural education and training program is provided for the members of
the visitor industry workforce who have direct contact with visitors."

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SECTION 2.
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New statutory material is underscored.

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SECTION 3.
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This Act shall take effect upon its approval.

INTRODUCED BY:

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BY
REQUEST

Report Title:

HTA; Film Production

Description:

Adds the marketing and promotion of film production as a
power of the Hawaii Tourism Authority.

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