HB572

Hawaii HB572 proposes to exempt food and medical services from the general excise tax to reduce the cost of living for Hawaii families.

Hawaii HB572 seeks to alleviate the high cost of living in Hawaii by exempting food and medical services from the general excise tax. The bill aims to lower grocery prices, which are currently 50% higher than the national average, and reduce the tax burden on medical services. It would exempt food and groceries from the tax, except for certain raw animal foods and items sold from vending machines. Additionally, the bill would exempt medical and dental services from the tax, benefiting both patients and healthcare providers.