Hawaii HB1371 amends alcohol tax rates to better reflect the alcohol content of beverages.

Hawaii HB1371 updates the definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage" to include any alcoholic beverage with no more than ten percent alcohol by volume. The bill also establishes a new tax rate for these beverages, set at $1.10 per wine gallon, which is lower than the rate for high-proof spirits. This change aims to encourage local distilleries to produce low-alcohol beverages and create fairer competition in the marketplace. The new tax rates will take effect on June 30, 2025.

Hawaii HB1371 amends alcohol tax rates to better reflect the alcohol content of beverages.

Hawaii HB1371 updates the definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage" to include any alcoholic beverage with no more than ten percent alcohol by volume. The bill also establishes a new tax rate for these beverages, set at $1.10 per wine gallon, which is lower than the rate for high-proof spirits. This change aims to encourage local distilleries to produce low-alcohol beverages and create fairer competition in the marketplace. The new tax rates will take effect on June 30, 2025.