Bill > HB260

This bill eliminates the state fuel tax on gasoline and diesel fuel in Hawaii, addressing the state's high fuel tax burden which currently stands at nearly fifty cents per gallon. Specifically, the bill removes the existing 16-cent state tax on liquid fuel and 15-cent state tax on diesel oil across all Hawaiian counties, which are currently applied to fuel sold or used in each county. The bill includes a new provision requiring that the tax savings be passed from distributors to consumers as much as possible, beginning in taxable years after December 31, 2025. The legislative intent behind this bill is to provide tax relief for working families who are significantly impacted by high gas prices, recognizing that residents are heavily dependent on personal vehicles for transportation. By removing these state-level taxes, the bill aims to lower the cost of living and provide financial relief to Hawaii's residents during a period of high fuel costs.

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https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=HB&billnumber=260&year=2026