Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1576: RELATING TO FILMING.
Enacted Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1576 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO FILMING. Primary sponsor: Shirley Templo (Democratic), Terez Amato (Democratic), Cory Chun (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Tyson Miyake (Democratic), Amy Perruso (Democratic), Adrian Tam (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (July 7, 2026): Act 188, 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shirley Templo | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
| Terez Amato | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
| Cory Chun | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 35 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Tyson Miyake | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 10 |
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Adrian Tam | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 24 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Act 188, 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
- Act 188, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
- Received notice of passage on Final Reading in House (Hse. Com. No. 888).
- Transmitted to Governor.
- Passed Final Reading, as amended (CD 1). Ayes, 25; Aye(s) with reservations: none . 0 No(es): none. 0 Excused: none.
- Passed Final Reading as amended in CD 1 with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and none excused (0).
- Received notice of Final Reading (Sen. Com. No. 816).
- Conference Committee Meeting will reconvene on Friday, 05-01-26 at 11:30AM in Conference Room 411.
- The 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.
- The 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.
- Reported from Conference Committee (Conf Com. Rep. No. 154-26) as amended in (CD 1).
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Wednesday, 05-06-26.
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