HB 1611: GENERAL EXCISE TAX; GROCERIES: NONPRESCRIPTION DRUGS; REDUCED RATE; EXEMPTIONS; WHOLESALE; COUNTY SURCHARGE

Session Year: 2025-2026
House: House
Latest Version Date: 2026-02-11

Current Status:

In Progress

(2026-02-18: The committee(s) on JHA recommend(s) that the measure be deferred.)

Introduced

In Committee

First Chamber

In Committee

Second Chamber

Final Decking

Enacted

Version:

Beginning 1/1/2027, establishes a yearly reduction in the general excise tax rate on groceries and nonprescription drugs on a tiered schedule until 1/1/2034, when a full general excise tax exemption applies. Beginning 1/1/2027, prohibits the counties from imposing a county surcharge on groceries and nonprescription drugs. Beginning 1/1/2028, provides a general excise tax exemption on the wholesale sale of groceries and nonprescription drugs. Effective 7/1/3000. (HD1)

Discussed in Hearing