HI SCR155

Requests the Auditor to conduct a study on establishing a 1-cent per fluid ounce surcharge on sugar-sweetened beverages sold by distributors to retailers to fund public health programs.

Study must include information on net operating costs, expected revenue generation, and potential benefits for obesity, diabetes, and oral health programs.

Study must examine the collection mechanisms and procedures for implementing a sugar-sweetened beverage surcharge program.

Requires the Department of Health to share specific fee collection data with the Auditor by July 1, 2017 to facilitate the study.

Auditor must submit findings, recommendations, and any proposed legislation to the Legislature no later than twenty days before the 2018 Regular Session convenes.