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HI HB1370
Bill
Status
Passed
5/27/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kyle Yamashita
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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Aligns the legal definition with actual industry practices, as most restaurants, bars, and local small brewers dispense beer from smaller kegs.
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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
Full Bill Text
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