**CORRECTION: Typo in sample testimony below. The bill number is HB 2269 and NOT SB 2269. All of the hyperlinks are correct.**

The bill below has been scheduled for a hearing in the 

House Economic Development & Technology (ECD) Committee: 

📆 Friday, February 6, 2026, 8:30 a.m.

Conference Rm: 423 & Videoconference 

Your testimony should be submitted by 8:30 a.m. tomorrow, 

Thursday, February 5, 2026. 

 Please take a few minutes to submit testimony TODAY. If you only have time to submit (informal) individual testimony, here is a sample for QUICK submission. 

Your voice matters! 

I support  HB 2269 SB 2269 because film and television productions have historically supported small businesses and jobs in West Oʻahu. With no series currently filming in Hawaiʻi, local businesses and workers are being impacted. Strengthening film incentives will help bring productions back and support our local economy.

Mahalo for your consideration! 

HB 2269 RELATING TO THE MOTION PICTURE, DIGITAL MEDIA AND FILM PRODUCTION INCOME TAX CREDIT [Governor’s Package]

Increases the qualified production credit from twenty-two per cent to twenty-seven per cent in any county of the State with a population of over seven hundred thousand and twenty-seven per cent to thirty-two per cent in any county of the State with a population of less than seven hundred thousand. Lifts the per production cap of $17,000,000 for productions with qualified expenditures of $60,000,000 per project. Increases the annual cap to $60,000,000 from $50,000,000 for the total amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit allowed under section 235-17, HRS, and extends the sunset date of the tax credit to January 1, 2038. Clarifies and amends the requirement for an independent third-party certification and expands the definition of "qualified production" to include streaming platforms for the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit. Includes a definition of "streaming platform". 

HB 2269 

MEASURE STATUS 

LINK TO SUBMIT TESTIMONY 

WHY THIS MATTERS 

• TV series such as Magnum P.I., Hawaiʻi Five-O, and NCIS: Hawaiʻi have filmed in West Oʻahu in the past, bringing steady business to local restaurants, vendors, and service providers.
• Film and television productions support small businesses and local jobs, including food services, transportation, equipment rentals, cleaning services, and neighborhood businesses.
• With no TV series currently filming in Hawaiʻi, local businesses are losing customers and workers are losing income that supports their families.
• Productions are choosing to film elsewhere because Hawaiʻi’s incentives are no longer competitive.
• Strengthening Hawaiʻi’s film incentives will help bring productions back and support small businesses, workers, and economic growth in West Oʻahu, especially as a film studio is planned for the region.

Supporting the film industry is a legislative priority of the Kapolei Chamber this legislative session. 

If you have any questions, please contact Kiran: kiranpolk@gmail.com 

C: (808) 330 -2794

Share your story! 

There are other measures to support the film industry that may be considered during this legislative session. If you have a business or organization that has benefited from the film industry filming in West O'ahu in the past, please consider submitting written testimony and possibly providing oral testimony. We are looking for voices to share their story about the impact of film on the west side. Please reach out to find out how you can support.