Hawaii SB977 lowers tax rates for small craft producer pub licensees to support local manufacturing.

Hawaii SB977 aims to lower tax rates for certain small craft producer pub licensees to support local manufacturing and economic development. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill sets new tax rates for various liquor categories, including $1.98 per wine gallon on distilled spirits, $1.38 per wine gallon on sparkling wine, and $0.35 per wine gallon on beer. The bill also amends the definition of "liquor" to include low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.

Hawaii SB977 lowers tax rates for small craft producer pub licensees to support local manufacturing.

Hawaii SB977 aims to lower tax rates for certain small craft producer pub licensees to support local manufacturing and economic development. Effective July 1, 2025, the bill sets new tax rates for various liquor categories, including $1.98 per wine gallon on distilled spirits, $1.38 per wine gallon on sparkling wine, and $0.35 per wine gallon on beer. The bill also amends the definition of "liquor" to include low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.