RELATING TO THE GENERAL EXCISE TAX.

HB 1585 would exempt eligible grocery items from the General Excise Tax (a tax on business activity) for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2025. This change would directly affect grocery businesses selling qualifying food items, removing their obligation to pay this tax on those sales. The bill’s key mechanism is a permanent tax exemption for specific grocery purchases, not a temporary relief measure. It applies only to groceries meeting defined eligibility criteria, not all retail goods. The bill is currently in committee referral after its initial introduction.