Allows for the interest earned on payments under protest in the litigated claims fund to be paid in nontaxation cases if the claimant prevails. Establishes a procedure for the disposition of moneys and refiling of actions when a payment under protest suit is filed prematurely. (SD1)
Clarifies the exemptions to the prohibition on discharging any wastewater or raw sewage into state waters after December 31, 2026, including an exemption for treatment plants having a treatment capacity of less than a certain number of gallons per day. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD2)
Amends the composition of the Hawaii employer-union health benefits trust fund board of trustees. Clarifies vacancy procedures. Amends quorum requirements and voting powers.
Increases the limits on volumes of liquor and other alcoholic beverages that may be manufactured by class 18 small craft producer pub license holders. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)
Allows direct shipment of beer and distilled spirits by certain licensees. Requires the Liquor Commission of each county to adopt rules and regulations.
Defines low alcohol by volume spirits beverages. Establishes lower tax rates for class 18 small craft producer pub licensees, including for low alcohol by volume spirits beverages.
Establishes a definition of "low alcohol by volume spirits beverage". Beginning 7/1/2025, establishes a tax on low alcohol by volume spirits beverages at a rate of $1.10 per wine gallon. Takes effect 6/30/2025.
Specifies that the works of art special fund's one per cent transfer requirement shall apply only to capital improvement appropriations for the original construction of state buildings. Amends the authority for funds from the works of art special fund to be used only for costs related to the acquisition of works of art. Appropriates funds.
Maddy summaryHB 797 exempts mail-order shipments of large cigars from being classified as unlawful under tobacco shipment laws. This bill directly affects businesses selling large cigars via mail order and their customers, removing a legal barrier for these transactions. The key provision clarifies that fulfilling a mail-order sale of large cigars does not constitute an unlawful shipment of tobacco products. The bill focuses on updating tax law compliance for this specific commerce method without altering tax rates or broader tobacco regulations. (Bill: HB 797, Title: RELATING TO THE CIGARETTE TAX AND TOBACCO TAX LAW)
Maddy summaryBased solely on the provided context, a detailed summary of HB 805 cannot be generated. The bill's official abstract states only "Short form bill relating to the state finances," offering no specific provisions, mechanisms, or affected parties. No concrete policy changes, key provisions, or details about who it impacts are included in the available information. Without further description of the bill's content, a factual summary meeting the requested criteria is not possible.
