HB 925: Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
- Session Year: 2025-2026
- House: House
- Latest Version Date: 2025-03-20
Current Status:
Failed
(2025-12-08: Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.)
Introduced
In Committee
First Chamber
In Committee
Second Chamber
Final Decking
Enacted
Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Requires the Comptroller to establish a separate Arts Fees Account within the Works of Art Special Fund to be funded by one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Short form bill relating to the arts.
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that art feeds the human spirit and offers priceless value. Art inspires, educates, and challenges individuals to think differently, while making the world a more beautiful and interesting place. The legislature further finds that Hawaii was the first state in the nation to adopt a percent-for-art law through Act 298, Session Laws of Hawaii 1967 (Act 298), which designated one per cent of construction costs of new buildings for the acquisition of works of art. The purpose of Act 298 was to beautify state buildings and increase public access to the arts.
The legislature further finds that recent efforts have focused on the expansion of programs to include performing arts and other initiatives to enhance an array of arts programming across the State. Even as programs evolve and change over the years, it is imperative that sound financial management be exercised to ensure the stability of factors that may affect the State's creditworthiness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to expand access to vital arts and culture opportunities across the State by:
(1) Establishing a performing arts special fund to be used by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events; and
(2) Collecting revenues equal to a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues to be transferred into the performing arts special fund.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§9- Performing arts special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the performing arts special fund, into which shall be deposited:
(1) All appropriations made by the legislature;
(2) Revenues charged by the foundation and surcharges, grants, gifts, donations, and contributions from private or public sources for the purposes of the special fund;
(3) All amounts to be transferred to the special fund pursuant to subsection (c); and
(4) All interest earned on moneys deposited in the special fund.
(b) Moneys in the performing arts special fund shall be expended by the foundation for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events.
(c) Each state agency shall calculate an amount equal to one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues under its ownership and management and transfer that amount into the performing arts special fund account; provided that all ticket sales from any concert that is primarily performed by students enrolled at:
(1) A department school, as defined in section 302A-101; or
(2) The university of Hawaii,
shall be exempt from the one per cent deposit into the performing arts special fund. The comptroller shall track amounts due from each agency as provided in this subsection.
(d) For the purposes of this section:
"Concert" means a live, staged musical performance, comedy act, or other specialty act or performance featuring any number of performers that occurs in front of an audience.
"Performing arts" includes arts or skills that are intended to be performed for an audience, including but not limited to dance, singing, musical performances, and theater.
"State venue" means a building, facility, or other improvement owned and managed by a state agency."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
Description:
Establishes a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Establishes exemptions. Effective 7/1/3000. (SD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that art feeds the human spirit and offers priceless value. Art inspires, educates, and challenges individuals to think differently, while making the world a more beautiful and interesting place. The legislature further finds that Hawaii was the first state in the nation to adopt a percent-for-art law through Act 298, Session Laws of Hawaii 1967 (Act 298), which designated one per cent of construction costs of new buildings for the acquisition of works of art. The purpose of Act 298 was to beautify state buildings and increase public access to the arts.
The legislature further finds that recent efforts have focused on the expansion of programs to include performing arts and other initiatives to enhance an array of arts programming across the State. Even as programs evolve and change over the years, it is imperative that sound financial management be exercised to ensure the stability of factors that may affect the State's creditworthiness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to expand access to vital arts and culture opportunities across the State by:
(1) Establishing a performing arts special fund to be used by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events; and
(2) Collecting revenues equal to a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues to be transferred into the performing arts special fund.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§9- Performing arts special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the performing arts special fund, into which shall be deposited:
(1) All appropriations made by the legislature;
(2) Revenues charged by the foundation and surcharges, grants, gifts, donations, and contributions from private or public sources for the purposes of the special fund;
(3) All amounts to be transferred to the special fund pursuant to subsection (c); and
(4) All interest earned on moneys deposited in the special fund.
(b) Moneys in the performing arts special fund shall be expended by the foundation for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events.
(c) Each state agency shall calculate an amount equal to per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues under its ownership and management and transfer that amount into the performing arts special fund account. The comptroller shall track amounts due from each agency as provided in this subsection.
(d) For the purposes of this section:
"Concert" means a live, staged musical performance, comedy act, or other specialty act or performance featuring any number of performers that occurs in front of an audience.
"Performing arts" includes arts or skills that are intended to be performed for an audience, including but not limited to dance, singing, musical performances, and theater.
"State venue" means a building, facility, or other improvement owned and managed by a state agency."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
Description:
Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD3)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 2 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The legislature finds that art feeds the human spirit and offers priceless value. Art inspires, educates, and challenges individuals to think differently, while making the world a more beautiful and interesting place. The legislature further finds that Hawaii was the first state in the nation to adopt a percent-for-art law through Act 298, Session Laws of Hawaii 1967 (Act 298), which designated one per cent of construction costs of new buildings for the acquisition of works of art. The purpose of Act 298 was to beautify state buildings and increase public access to the arts.
The legislature further finds that recent efforts have focused on the expansion of programs to include performing arts and other initiatives to enhance an array of arts programming across the State. Even as programs evolve and change over the years, it is imperative that sound financial management be exercised to ensure the stability of factors that may affect the State's creditworthiness.
Accordingly, the purpose of this Act is to expand access to vital arts and culture opportunities across the State by:
(1) Establishing a performing arts special fund to be used by the state foundation on culture and the arts for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events; and
(2) Collecting revenues equal to one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues to be transferred into the performing arts special fund.
SECTION 2. Chapter 9, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended by adding a new section to be appropriately designated and to read as follows:
"§9- Performing arts special fund. (a) There is established in the state treasury the performing arts special fund, into which shall be deposited:
(1) All appropriations made by the legislature;
(2) Revenues charged by the foundation and surcharges, grants, gifts, donations, and contributions from private or public sources for the purposes of the special fund;
(3) All amounts to be transferred to the special fund pursuant to subsection (c); and
(4) All interest earned on moneys deposited in the special fund.
(b) Moneys in the performing arts special fund shall be expended by the foundation for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events.
(c) Each state agency shall calculate an amount equal to one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues under its ownership and management and transfer that amount into the performing arts special fund account. The comptroller shall track amounts due from each agency as provided in this subsection.
(d) For the purposes of this section:
"Concert" means a live, staged musical performance, comedy act, or other specialty act or performance featuring any number of performers that occurs in front of an audience.
"Performing arts" includes arts or skills that are intended to be performed for an audience, including but not limited to dance, singing, musical performances, and theater.
"State venue" means a building, facility, or other improvement owned and managed by a state agency."
SECTION 3. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 4. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Performing Arts Special Fund; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
Description:
Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
H.D. 1 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
RELATING TO THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. Section 103-8.5, Hawaii Revised Statutes, is amended to read as follows:
"§103-8.5 Works of art special fund. (a) There is created a works of art special fund, into which shall be transferred one per cent of all state fund appropriations for capital improvements designated for the construction cost element; provided that this transfer shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations that are designated for the construction or renovation of state buildings. The one per cent transfer requirement shall not apply to appropriations from the passenger facility charge special fund established by section 261-5.5 and the rental motor vehicle customer facility charge special fund established under section 261-5.6.
(b) The works of art special fund shall be used solely for the following purposes:
(1) Costs related to the acquisition of works of art, including any consultant or staff services required to carry out the art in public places and relocatable works of art programs;
(2) Site modifications, display, and interpretive work necessary for the exhibition of works of art;
(3) Upkeep services, including maintenance, repair, and restoration of works of art; and
(4) Storing and transporting works of art.
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The one per cent amount[, which is] included in all capital
improvement appropriations[,] pursuant to subsection (a) shall be
calculated at the time the appropriation bills are signed into law. The moneys shall be transferred into the
works of art special fund upon availability of moneys from the appropriations. Each agency receiving capital improvement
appropriations shall calculate the one per cent amount and transfer the moneys
into the works of art special fund.
(d) The comptroller and the state foundation on culture and the arts shall decide on the specific art objects to acquire, giving first consideration to placing appropriate pieces of art at the locations of the original appropriation.
The selection of, commissioning artists for, reviewing of design, execution, and placement of, and the acceptance of works of art shall be the responsibility of the comptroller and the state foundation on culture and the arts in consultation with the affected agency or department.
Expenditures from the works of art special fund shall be made by the comptroller.
(e) The comptroller shall:
(1) Provide each agency receiving capital improvement appropriations with information regarding items that shall be included and excluded from the one per cent amount;
(2) Ensure that each agency calculates its one per cent amount correctly; and
(3) Ensure that each agency transfers the correct amount to the works of art special fund in a timely manner.
[(f)] The comptroller and the executive director
shall track amounts due from each agency under the one per cent requirement as
provided in subsections (a) and (c) and this [section.] subsection.
Each agency collecting revenues from ticket sales subject to this subsection shall calculate an amount equal to one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues under its ownership and management and transfer the moneys into the arts fee account. The comptroller shall track amounts due from each agency as provided in this subsection.
For the purposes of this subsection, "state venue" means a building, facility, or other improvement owned and managed by a state agency."
SECTION 2. Statutory material to be repealed is bracketed and stricken. New statutory material is underscored.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect on July 1, 3000.
Report Title:
Arts; Works of Art Special Fund; Arts Fees Account; Concert Ticket Sales; State Venues
Description:
Requires the Comptroller to establish a separate Arts Fees Account within the Works of Art Special Fund to be funded by one per cent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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H.B. NO. |
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THIRTY-THIRD LEGISLATURE, 2025 |
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STATE OF HAWAII |
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A BILL FOR AN ACT
relating to THE ARTS.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF HAWAII:
SECTION 1. The purpose of this Act is to effectuate the title of this Act.
SECTION 2. The Hawaii Revised Statutes is amended to conform to the purpose of this Act.
SECTION 3. This Act shall take effect upon its approval.
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Report Title:
Arts; Short Form
Description:
Short form bill relating to the arts.
The summary description of legislation appearing on this page is for informational purposes only and is not legislation or evidence of legislative intent.
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| Dec 8, 2025 | Carried over to 2026 Regular Session. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Report adopted; Passed Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referred to WAM. |
| Mar 21, 2025 | Reported from TCA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1321) with recommendation of passage on Second Reading, as amended (SD 1) and referral to WAM. |
| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in TCA were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) Lee, C., Inouye, Elefante, Kanuha, DeCorte; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none. |
| Mar 13, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA deferred the measure until 03-18-25 3:02PM; CR 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 10, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA has scheduled a public hearing on 03-13-25 3:15PM; Conference Room 224 & Videoconference. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Referred to TCA, WAM. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Passed First Reading. |
| Mar 6, 2025 | Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 303). |
| Mar 4, 2025 | Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 3 with Representative(s) Iwamoto voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Garcia, Shimizu voting no (2) and Representative(s) Pierick, Ward excused (2). Transmitted to Senate. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-04-25. |
| Feb 28, 2025 | Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1006) as amended in HD 3, recommending passage on Third Reading. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 15 Ayes: Representative(s) Yamashita, Takenouchi, Grandinetti, Holt, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lamosao, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Templo, Alcos, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Ward. |
| Feb 26, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-26-25 11:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 25, 2025 | The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 02-26-25. |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Tuesday, 02-25-25 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 2 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; none voting no (0) and Representative(s) Cochran, Matayoshi, Poepoe, Ward excused (4). |
| Feb 14, 2025 | Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 682) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN. |
| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 5 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Reyes Oda. |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Bill scheduled to be heard by CAA on Wednesday, 02-12-25 9:30AM in House conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Re-referred to CAA, FIN, referral sheet 13 |
| Feb 6, 2025 | HD 1 adopted and recommitted to CAA for further consideration with none voting no and Representative(s) Ward excused. |
| Feb 6, 2025 | Reported from CAA (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 248) as amended in HD 1, recommending recommittal to CAA for further consideration. |
| Feb 5, 2025 | The committee recommends that the measure pass with amendments, for recommittal for further consideration. The votes were as follows: 6 Ayes: Representative(s) Kapela, Kong, Garrett, Lee, M., Sayama, Reyes Oda; Ayes with reservations: none; Noes: none; and Excused: none. |
| Feb 3, 2025 | Bill scheduled for decision making on Wednesday, 02-05-25 11:15AM in conference room 309 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE. |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Referred to CAA, referral sheet 3 |
| Jan 23, 2025 | Introduced and Pass First Reading. |
| Jan 21, 2025 | Pending introduction. |
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| Mar 18, 2025 | The committee(s) on TCA recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts |
Passed |
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| Mar 4, 2025 | Third Reading | House Floor |
Passed |
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| Feb 26, 2025 | The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Finance |
Passed |
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| Feb 12, 2025 | The committee on CAA recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS | House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts |
Passed |
This list shows positions taken on this bill by organizations on the date displayed, which is linked to the original source.
Positions by individuals are not included.
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| Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance | ** Support | |
| State Foundation on Culture and the Arts | ** Support | |
| State Foundation of Culture and Arts | ** Support | |
| State Foundation on Culture | ** Support | |
| the Arts | ** Support |
STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1321
Honolulu, Hawaii
RE: H.B. No. 925
H.D. 3
S.D. 1
Honorable Ronald D. Kouchi
President of the Senate
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 925, H.D. 3, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose and intent of this measure is to establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and to be funded by a percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts, Hawaiʻi Arts Alliance, and one individual.
Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Education; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority; and University of Hawaiʻi System.
Your Committee finds that the State recognizes the invaluable role that the performing arts play in the State's culture and
economy. Your Committee further finds that recent efforts have focused on the expansion of programs to include performing arts and other initiatives to enhance an array of arts programming across the State. Therefore, this measure will expand access to vital arts and cultural opportunities across the State.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Changing the unspecified percentage of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues designated to be deposited into the Performing Arts Special Fund to one percent; and
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 925, H.D. 3, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 925, H.D. 3, S.D. 1, and be referred to your Committee on Ways and Means.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 1006
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 925
H.D. 3
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 925, H.D. 2, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Establish a Performing Arts Special Fund to be used by the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events; and
(2) Require each state agency to transfer into the Performing Arts Special Fund revenues equal to one percent of all ticket sales from concerts held at state venues under its ownership and management.
Your Committee received testimony in support of this measure from the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts and one individual. Your Committee received comments on this measure from the Department of Budget and Finance; Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism; University of Hawaiʻi System; and Hawaiʻi Tourism Authority.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Leaving unspecified the percentage of concert ticket sales to be collected; and
(2) Making a technical, nonsubstantive amendment for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 925, H.D. 2, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Third Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 925, H.D. 3.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 682
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 925
H.D. 2
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 925, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
Your Committee finds that it is important to expand access to arts and culture across the State to help bring joy and inspiration to all people. Your Committee finds that the performing arts have long been underfunded and often rely on community efforts for support. Your Committee believes that this measure can support performing arts through a mechanism similar to the existing percent-for-art law but not based on a percentage of bond-financed appropriations for capital improvement projects.
Your Committee has amended this measure by:
(1) Inserting legislative findings to clarify that the intent of this measure is to expand access to vital arts and culture opportunities across the State;
(2) Establishing a separate Performing Arts Special Fund, rather than the Arts Fees Account within the Works of Art Special Fund, for collections of the one percent of ticket sales from concerts held at state venues, and adding a definition for the term "concerts";
(3) Authorizing the State Foundation on Culture and the Arts to expend monies from the Performing Arts Special Fund for the coordination, planning, promotion, marketing, and execution of performing arts events and defining the term "performing arts"; and
(4) Making technical, nonsubstantive amendments for the purposes of clarity, consistency, and style.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 925, H.D. 1, as amended herein, and recommends that it pass Second Reading in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 925, H.D. 2, and be referred to your Committee on Finance.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,
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STAND. COM. REP. NO. 248
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2025
RE: H.B. No. 925
H.D. 1
Honorable Nadine K. Nakamura
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirty-Third State Legislature
Regular Session of 2025
State of Hawaii
Madame:
Your Committee on Culture & Arts, to which was referred H.B. No. 925 entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO THE ARTS,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this bill is to effectuate its title.
H.B. No. 925 was introduced as a short-form bill, which is sometimes referred to as a "vehicle" bill primarily used to introduce a bill containing only a general idea as to the purpose of the bill without specific details in the long form.
Your Committee has amended the bill to provide the substantive contents of the bill in long form so that a public hearing may be properly held on its substantive contents.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Culture & Arts that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the action to report out H.B. No. 925, as amended herein, and recommends that it be recommitted to your Committee on Culture & Arts, for the purpose of holding a public hearing thereon, in the form attached hereto as H.B. No. 925, H.D. 1.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Culture & Arts,
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____________________________ JEANNE KAPELA, Chair |
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| Mar 13, 2025 | HB925_HD3_TESTIMONY_TCA_03-13-25_.PDF |
| Feb 25, 2025 | HB925_HD2_TESTIMONY_FIN_02-25-25_.PDF |
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Discussed in Hearing
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Transportation and Culture and the Arts
1MIN
Senate Standing Committee on Energy and Intergovernmental Affairs
58SEC
House Standing Committee on Finance
4MIN
House Standing Committee on Culture & Arts
Bill Author
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