Honorable Robert Bunda

President of the Senate

Twenty-Second State Legislature

Regular Session of 2003

State of Hawaii

Sir:

Your Committees on Economic Development and Science, Arts, and Technology, to which was referred S.B. No. 1704 entitled:

beg leave to report as follows:

The purpose of this measure is to appropriate funds for a study to assess the feasibility of constructing a multi-use film production and cultural and education facility within or near Heeia State Park.

Testimony in opposition to this measure was submitted by the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism, the Ahupua'a Restoration Council of Heeia, and a resident of Heeia Kea.

Your Committees find that our State's film industry is continually seeking new venues in order to attract additional business to our islands. Your Committees further find that this measure would allow for a feasibility study to determine whether film production should be appropriate in this area, given its cultural significance and environmental diversity.

As affirmed by the records of votes of the members of your Committees on Economic Development and Science, Arts, and Technology that are attached to this report, your Committees are in accord with the intent and purpose of S.B. No. 1704 and recommend that it pass Second Reading and be referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.