State Lawmakers Approve Updates to Income Tax Credit Bill for Hawaii Filmmakers

Hawaii film tax credit bill seeks to draw jobs

"This is a jobs bill for our local people."

State lawmakers approve updates to income tax credit bill for Hawaii filmmakers

State lawmakers reached an agreement on updates to Senate Bill 2580, which would increase the income tax credit for filmmakers in the islands.

Press Release | STATE LAWMAKERS REACH AGREEMENT ON FILM TAX CREDIT BILL TO SUPPORT LOCAL ECONOMY | Hawaiʻi State Senate Majority

HONOLULU - State lawmakers today reached agreement in conference committee on Senate Bill 2580, SD2, HD1, CD1, relating to the Motion Picture, Digital Media, and Film Production Income Tax Credit, a measure championed by Senate Economic Development and Tourism Committee Chair Lynn DeCoite. The measure strengthens and modernizes Hawaiʻi’s film tax credit program to support local jobs, attract major productions, and ensure the state remains compet…