Hawaii HB1611 proposes to gradually reduce and eventually eliminate the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs, starting in 2027.

Hawaii HB1611 aims to address the high cost of living in the state by reducing the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs. The bill introduces a tiered reduction schedule, starting at 3.5% in 2027 and decreasing annually until reaching 0.5% in 2033. From 2034 onward, groceries and nonprescription drugs will be fully exempt from the general excise tax. The bill also prohibits counties from imposing a county surcharge on these items.

Hawaii HB1611 proposes to gradually reduce and eventually eliminate the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs, starting in 2027.

Hawaii HB1611 aims to address the high cost of living in the state by reducing the general excise tax on groceries and nonprescription drugs. The bill introduces a tiered reduction schedule, starting at 3.5% in 2027 and decreasing annually until reaching 0.5% in 2033. From 2034 onward, groceries and nonprescription drugs will be fully exempt from the general excise tax. The bill also prohibits counties from imposing a county surcharge on these items.