Expands general excise tax exemptions to include healthcare-related services and goods under Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.

The bill amends Hawaii's general excise tax to expand exemptions. It includes healthcare-related goods and services under Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs, provided by licensed physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, advanced practice registered nurses, and pharmacists. The bill also exempts amounts received for the loading, transportation, and unloading of agricultural commodities shipped between islands of the state. The changes aim to encourage cost-effective patient outcomes and support agricultural trade within the state.

Expands general excise tax exemptions to include healthcare-related services and goods under Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.

The bill amends Hawaii's general excise tax to expand exemptions. It includes healthcare-related goods and services under Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs, provided by licensed physicians, osteopathic physicians, dentists, advanced practice registered nurses, and pharmacists. The bill also exempts amounts received for the loading, transportation, and unloading of agricultural commodities shipped between islands of the state. The changes aim to encourage cost-effective patient outcomes and support agricultural trade within the state.