HawaiiRELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.
What it does
Expands the general excise tax exemption established by Act 47, Session Laws of Hawaii 2024, to include amounts received by optometrists, audiologists, and chiropractors, for healthcare-related goods or services purchased under the Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE programs.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To Governor
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Feb 2The committee on HHS deferred the measure.Latest
- Jan 30The committee on HHS will reconsider its previous decision on 01-28-26 and will hold a public decision making on 02-02-26 1:10PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- Jan 28The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes in HHS were as follows: 5 Aye(s): Senator(s) San Buenaventura, McKelvey, Kanuha, Keohokalole, Fevella; Aye(s) with reservations: none ; 0 No(es): none; and 0 Excused: none.Minor
- Vote recorded Reconsider: The committee(s) on HHS recommend(s) that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. Result: pass.Upper
- Jan 23The committee(s) on HHS has scheduled a public hearing on 01-28-26 1:30PM; Conference Room 225 & Videoconference.
- 2025
- Dec 8Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.Minor
- Jan 21Referred to HHS, WAM.Minor
- Jan 15Introduced and passed First Reading.Minor
- Jan 14Pending Introduction.Introduced