Bob McDermott on Tax Reform

Exempt food and medical products from excise tax

Bill Summary: Exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax.

AI Summary: This bill exempts certain foods, medical services, and feminine hygiene products from the general excise tax in Hawaii. Specifically, it exempts the sale of food and food ingredients, except for prepared foods and items sold from vending machines. It also exempts the sale of medical services provided by licensed healthcare professionals and facilities. Additionally, the bill exempts the sale of feminine hygiene products such as sanitary napkins, tampons, and menstrual cups. The purpose of this bill is to alleviate the burden of the general excise tax on low-income and middle-class families in Hawaii, where the cost of living is the highest in the nation.