Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 1991: RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX.
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- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
HB 1991 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 23, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO THE LIQUOR TAX. Primary sponsor: Scot Matayoshi (Democratic), Luke Evslin (Democratic), Ikaika Hussey (Democratic), Greggor Ilagan (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Trish La Chica (Democratic), LEE, M., Lisa Marten (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (March 12, 2026): Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 337).
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Replaces the defined liquor categories subject to the liquor tax with alcohol-by-volume categories, but with a separate rate for beer manufactured by a small craft producer pub licensee. Adjusts the liquor tax rates for inflation. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 10
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scot Matayoshi | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 49 |
| Luke Evslin | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 16 |
| Ikaika Hussey | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 29 |
| Greggor Ilagan | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 4 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Trish La Chica | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 37 |
| LEE | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| M. | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Terez Amato | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 11 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Received from House (Hse. Com. No. 337).
- Passed First Reading.
- Referred to EDT/CPN, WAM.
- Passed Third Reading as amended in HD 2 with Representative(s) Amato voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Alcos, Garcia, Gedeon, Iwamoto, Kong, Matsumoto, Reyes Oda voting no (7) and Representative(s) Pierick excused (1). Transmitted to Senate.
- Reported from FIN (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 1110-26) as amended in HD 2, recommending passage on Third Reading.
- Forty-eight (48) hours notice Tuesday, 03-10-26.
- The committee on FIN recommend that the measure be PASSED, WITH AMENDMENTS. The votes were as follows: 14 Ayes: Representative(s) Todd, Takenouchi, Hartsfield, Hussey, Keohokapu-Lee Loy, Kitagawa, Kusch, Lee, M., Miyake, Morikawa, Perruso, Templo, Yamashita; Ayes with reservations: Representative(s) Gedeon; 1 Noes: Representative(s) Reyes Oda; and 1 Excused: Representative(s) Alcos.
- The committee(s) on FIN recommend(s) that the measure be deferred until 03-02-26.
- Bill scheduled for decision making on Monday, 03-02-26 10:00AM in conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Bill scheduled to be heard by FIN on Friday, 02-27-26 2:00PM in House conference room 308 VIA VIDEOCONFERENCE.
- Reported from CPC (Stand. Com. Rep. No. 237-26) as amended in HD 1, recommending passage on Second Reading and referral to FIN.
- Passed Second Reading as amended in HD 1 and referred to the committee(s) on FIN with none voting aye with reservations; Representative(s) Kong voting no (1) and none excused (0).
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