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HI HB1335

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kim Iwamoto

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts diapers from Hawaii's general excise tax, covering all gross proceeds from the manufacture, production, packaging, and sale of both washable and disposable diapers within the State

  • Disposable diapers must be latex-free, allergen-free, and meet quality standards for absorbency, waterproof outer cover, flexible leg openings, and refastening closures to qualify for the exemption

  • Imposes a 50% surcharge on general excise tax and use tax for luxury motor vehicle sales, applied to both new and used vehicles based on manufacturer's suggested retail price (specific price threshold left blank in bill)

  • Excludes trucks/vans over two-ton capacity, motorhomes, campervans, emergency vehicles, and disability-accessible vehicles from the luxury vehicle surcharge

  • Diaper tax exemption takes effect July 1, 2025; luxury vehicle surcharge takes effect January 1, 2026

Legislative Description

Relating To Taxation.

General Excise Tax

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Transportation1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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