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CT SB00096

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/13/2014

Primary Sponsor

Martin Looney

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Origin

Senate

2014 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Imposes a 2% tax on all beverages high in calories and sugar
  • Amends Chapter 219 of the general statutes to establish the tax
  • Referred to the Committee on Public Health
  • Introduced during the February 2014 General Assembly session
  • Purpose is to combat obesity by increasing the price of high-calorie, sugary beverages

Legislative Description

An Act Imposing A Tax On Beverages That Are High In Calories And Sugar.

Last Action

Referred to Joint Committee on Public Health

2/13/2014

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/13/2014

Full Bill Text

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