Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 311: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 311 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO GENERAL EXCISE TAX EXEMPTION. Primary sponsor: Diamond Garcia (Republican), David Alcos (Republican), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Darius Kila (Democratic), Rachele Lamosao (Democratic), Elijah Pierick (Republican), Garner Shimizu (Republican), WARD. It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (December 8, 2025): Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Establishes general excise tax exemptions for various medical services, including dental services.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Republican 5
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Garcia | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 42 |
| David Alcos | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 41 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Darius Kila | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 44 |
| Rachele Lamosao | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 19 |
| Elijah Pierick | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 39 |
| Garner Shimizu | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 32 |
| WARD | Primary sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
- Referred to HLT, ECD, FIN, referral sheet 1
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.