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HI HB1585

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/21/2026

Primary Sponsor

Sam Kong

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts groceries from Hawaii's General Excise Tax (GET) for all sales and gross proceeds
  • Defines "groceries" as food products eligible for purchase under federal SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) and WIC (Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children)
  • Authorizes the state tax department, in consultation with the USDA Food and Nutrition Service, to further define eligible food items through rules or tax informational releases
  • Takes effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025

Legislative Description

Relating To The General Excise Tax.

Taxation

Last Action

Referred to HSH, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1

1/26/2026

Committee Referrals

Human Services & Homelessness1/26/2026

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