STAND.
COM. REP. NO. 880-20
Honolulu, Hawaii
, 2020
RE: H.B. No. 2726
H.D. 1
Honorable Scott K. Saiki
Speaker, House of Representatives
Thirtieth State Legislature
Regular Session of 2020
State of Hawaii
Sir:
Your Committee on Finance, to which was referred H.B. No. 2726, H.D. 1, entitled:
"A BILL FOR AN ACT RELATING TO INTOXICATING LIQUOR,"
begs leave to report as follows:
The purpose of this measure is to:
(1) Amend the definition of "cooler beverage" to include spirits-based beverages, to encourage local distilleries to produce ready-to-drink cocktails; and
(2) Create a more equitable taxation scheme by establishing a separate tax rate on beer for small craft producer pubs.
As affirmed by the record of votes of the members of your Committee on Finance that is attached to this report, your Committee is in accord with the intent and purpose of H.B. No. 2726, H.D. 1, and recommends that it pass Third Reading.
Respectfully submitted on behalf of the members of the Committee on Finance,
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____________________________ SYLVIA LUKE, Chair |
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