SB 194 Hawaii Senate · 2025 Regular Session

RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTIONS.

SB 194 would remove general excise taxes on groceries, medical services, and feminine hygiene products. This policy change directly lowers costs for consumers purchasing these essential items and reduces tax burdens for businesses selling them. The bill's key provision establishes new tax exemptions in these three specific categories under the state's general excise tax code.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2025 Last action Jan 17, 2025
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Jan 17, 2025
Committee
Referred to HHS, WAM.
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Introduced
Introduced and passed First Reading.
upper
Jan 13, 2025
Introduced
Pending Introduction.
upper
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