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SB875Introduced in the Senate

Relating To General Excise Tax Reductions.

IntroducedSenate Health and Human Services

Introduced by Carol Fukunaga, District 11

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of groceries that are eligible under the supplemental nutrition assistance program (SNAP) or special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC), regardless of the means of purchase and the program eligibility of the purchaser. Reduces the general excise tax rate on the gross proceeds or income from the sale of nonprescription drugs. Requires DBEDT to conduct an economic cost-benefit analysis on the GET reductions.

Where it stands

Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

December 8, 2025

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Bill history

  1. Introduced.

  2. Passed First Reading.

  3. Referred to HHS/EDT, WAM.

  4. Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.

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