SB1629Introduced in the Senate
Relating To Taxation.
Introduced by Carol Fukunaga, District 11
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Increases the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit for qualified productions that utilize qualified production facilities located within the State. Changes the cap amount and aggregate cap amount of the motion picture, digital media, and film production income tax credit to unspecified amounts. Exempts from the general excise tax reimbursement to a motion picture project employer for employee wages, salaries, payroll taxes, insurance premiums, and employment benefits. Effective 7/1/2050. (SD1)
Where it stands
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
December 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
SenateStage: Senate Economic Development and Technology: Passed, With Amendments · February 13, 2025
4
Yes
1
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
5 senators recorded in this Senate vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Lynn Decoite | 7 | Yes |
| Carol Fukunaga | 11 | Yes |
| Donna Kim | 14 | Yes |
| Glenn Wakai | 15 | Yes |
| Brenton Awa | 23 | No |
Bill history
Introduced.
Passed First Reading.
Referred to EDT, WAM.
The committee(s) on EDT has scheduled a public hearing on 02-13-25 1:01PM; Conference Room 229 & Videoconference.
The committee(s) on EDT recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in EDT were as follows: 4 Aye(s): Senator(s) DeCoite, Wakai, Fukunaga; Aye(s) with reservations: Senator(s) Kim ; 1 No(es): Senator(s) Awa; and 0 Excused: none.
Reported from EDT (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 661) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM.
Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM.
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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