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CT HB05461
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/16/2015
Primary Sponsor
Committee on Children
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AI Summary
- Imposes a tax of one cent per ounce on the purchase of carbonated nonalcoholic beverages containing added caloric sweeteners, effective October 1, 2015
- Retailers collect the tax from consumers and remit monthly to the Commissioner of Revenue Services by the last day of the following month
- Establishes penalties of 15 percent of unpaid tax or $50 (whichever is greater) plus 1 percent monthly interest for late payment, with commissioner discretion to waive penalties for reasonable cause
- Creates a nonlapsing "soft drink tax account" within the General Fund to receive tax revenue after administrative costs are deducted
- Directs the Department of Public Health to expend account funds on public education and outreach regarding obesity, childhood obesity, heart disease, and diabetes
Legislative Description
An Act Imposing A Tax On Sugary Soft Drinks.
Last Action
Referred by House to Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
3/24/2015
Committee Referrals
Finance, Revenue and Bonding3/24/2015
Joint Committee on Children1/16/2015
Full Bill Text
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