Act 188, on 07/06/2026 (Gov. Msg. No. 1290).
Summary
The bill directs Hawaii’s Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism (DBEDT) to issue public notices—online and by mail—whenever a production receives a filming permit, signs a memorandum, registers for pre‑qualification, or is approved for the state film tax credit. It also lets anyone sign up to receive those notices and removes the need for Board of Land and Natural Resources approval for land set aside for filming or studio use. The changes increase transparency for film projects and streamline land‑use approvals for the industry.
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