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Committee backs film studio business plan and sister‑state ties with Okayama and Yamagata
Summary
The committee recorded support for HR27 (a three‑year business plan for Hawaii Film Studios), HCR36 (Okayama) and HCR197/HR187 (Yamagata). DBEDT and community representatives cited cultural links, tourism and agricultural exchanges; members asked about export opportunities such as Suihime rice.
The House ECD committee on March 27 heard multiple items tying cultural exchange and industry development to economic opportunity, including HR27 (a three‑year business plan for Hawaii Film Studios) and sister‑state resolutions with Okayama and Yamagata prefectures.
Rick Manayan, speaking on behalf of DBEDT Creative Industries, said the department submitted written testimony in support of HR27 and urged the committee to pass the measure so DBEDT can move forward on a planning timeline for the film studios.
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