HI HB2241

Exempts food and food ingredients from Hawaii's general excise tax, with specific exceptions for prepared foods, soft drinks, alcoholic beverages, tobacco, and items sold from vending machines.

Provides excise tax exemptions for certain meals served to qualifying individuals including seniors, disabled persons, homeless individuals, and residents of shelters for battered women and children.

Exempts medical services provided by hospitals, clinics, and licensed professionals regulated under Hawaii Revised Statutes chapters 436E through 468E from the general excise tax.

Exempts feminine hygiene products including sanitary napkins, tampons, panty liners, menstrual cups, and related hygiene products from the general excise tax.

Takes effect upon approval and applies to taxable years beginning after December 31, 2020.