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HI HB1370

Bill

Status

Passed

5/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "draft beer" in Hawaii's liquor tax law from beer in containers of seven gallons or more to five gallons or more.

  • Addresses the current taxation scheme that unfairly discriminates against small brewers and retailers who use kegs smaller than seven gallons due to space constraints and limited production capacity.

  • Aligns the legal definition with actual industry practices, as most restaurants, bars, and local small brewers dispense beer from smaller kegs.

  • Takes effect on January 1, 2026.

Legislative Description

Relating To Taxation.

Definition

Last Action

Act 090, on 05/27/2025 (Gov. Msg. No. 1190).

5/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Economic Development4/14/2025
Ways and Means3/21/2025
Commerce and Consumer Protection3/4/2025
Consumer Protection & Commerce2/12/2025
Economic Development1/27/2025

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