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HB 926

RELATING TO THE ARTS.

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Jeanné Kapela

Hawaii HB 926 addresses arts-related policy but specific provisions remain unclear from legislative history; bill carried over to 2026 for continued committee review.

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Bill Summary · HB 926

Legislative bill overview

HB 926 is a Hawaii bill introduced by Representative Jeanné Kapela relating to the arts, though the specific provisions are not detailed in the available legislative history. The bill was introduced in January 2025, referred to the Committee on Culture and the Arts (CAA), and has been carried over to the 2026 Regular Session for continued consideration.

Why is this important

Arts funding and policy directly impact cultural preservation, economic development through creative industries, and community engagement in Hawaii. Arts legislation can affect education programs, funding allocations, tax incentives for cultural organizations, or workforce development in creative sectors—areas that influence both local culture and tourism economy.

Potential points of contention

  • Funding priorities: Disagreement over how to allocate limited public resources between visual arts, performing arts, indigenous Hawaiian cultural preservation, and other creative sectors
  • Definition and scope: Questions about what qualifies as "the arts" and whether funding should prioritize professional artists versus community arts programs
  • Implementation mechanisms: Debate over whether new regulations, appropriations, or administrative structures are necessary and cost-effective

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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