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HI HB1374

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Kyle Yamashita

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates a new category called "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage" for alcoholic beverages containing not more than 7% alcohol by volume, including distilled spirits mixed with other ingredients

  • Establishes reduced tax rates effective July 1, 2025 for Class 18 small craft producer pub licensees: $1.98/gallon on distilled spirits (down from $5.98), $1.38/gallon on sparkling wine (down from $2.12), $0.90/gallon on still wine (down from $1.38), $0.55/gallon on cooler beverages (down from $0.85), and $0.35/gallon on beer

  • Sets a new tax rate of $1.28 per wine gallon specifically for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages produced by small craft producer pub licensees

  • Increases the maximum annual malt beverage production limit for Class 18 small craft producer pub licensees from 70,000 barrels to 175,000 barrels

Legislative Description

Relating To Intoxicating Liquor.

Liquor Tax

Last Action

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

12/8/2025

Committee Referrals

Consumer Protection & Commerce1/27/2025

Full Bill Text

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