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Introduced
01/23/2026
01/23/2026
In Committee
01/30/2026
01/30/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Defines "low alcohol spirits beverages". Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol spirits beverages. Increases the amount of alcohol that a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may manufacture. Increases the amount of alcohol a class 18 small craft producer pub licensee may sell to consumers in recyclable containers. Authorizes class 18 small craft producer pub licensees to sell a certain number of barrels of malt beverages, wine, and cooler and low alcohol beverages to any class of licensee, except for class 3 wholesaler dealer licensees.
AI Summary
This bill aims to support small craft producer pub licensees by establishing lower tax rates on certain alcoholic beverages they produce and sell, defining "low alcohol spirits beverage" as an alcoholic beverage made by a small craft producer with no more than seven percent alcohol by volume. It also increases the maximum amount of malt beverages, wine, cooler beverages, and low alcohol spirits beverages that these licensees can manufacture, and allows them to sell a greater quantity of these products in recyclable containers to consumers. Furthermore, the bill permits these licensees to sell a specified number of barrels of malt beverages, wine, cooler beverages, and low alcohol beverages to most other types of liquor licensees, with the exception of wholesaler dealers.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to CPN, WAM. (on 01/30/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/session/measure_indiv.aspx?billtype=SB&billnumber=2912&year=2026 |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.hawaii.gov/sessions/session2026/bills/SB2912_.HTM |
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