Bill > S04874

This bill imposes an excise tax on sugary drinks and establishes a Community Health Equity Fund to utilize the revenues generated by the tax. The tax rates vary based on the amount of sugar in the beverage, with a higher tax rate for beverages with more than 30 grams of sugar per 12 fluid ounces. The bill also allows municipalities to impose their own local taxes on sugary drinks. Revenues from the tax will be deposited into the Community Health Equity Fund, which will be used to support programs related to food access, community nutrition, physical activity, and reducing nutrition-related chronic illnesses.