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CT HB05124

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2016

Primary Sponsor

Roland Lemar

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Imposes an excise tax of $0.01 per ounce on sugar sweetened beverages sold in the state
  • Tax applies to distributors of sugar sweetened beverages
  • Amends chapter 219 of the general statutes to establish the tax
  • Revenue from the tax is intended to offset state costs associated with treating obesity
  • Revenue will fund active living opportunities in towns

Legislative Description

An Act Imposing An Excise Tax On Sugar Sweetened Beverages.

Last Action

Change of Reference, Senate to Committee on Public Health

2/18/2016

Committee Referrals

Public Health2/17/2016
Finance, Revenue and Bonding2/9/2016

Full Bill Text

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