HB 1611 HD1

Hawaii House bill in Session 2026.

Status: failed. Latest action: February 18, 2026.

General Excise Tax; Groceries: Nonprescription Drugs; Reduced Rate; Exemptions; Wholesale; County Surcharge.

Bill ID HI-2026-HB-1611
Session 2026
Status failed
Committee ECD, JHA, FIN
House failed 2026-02-18
Tax / Budget / Appropriations
Summary

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Sponsor
Greggor Ilagan
Official Source Back to Bills
Actions Timeline
Date Event Detail
0000-00-00 Introduced Bill introduced
2026-02-18 Status failed
2026-02-18 Latest Action The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.
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