BILL · 2001–02 SESSION
SB 6770: Junk food tax
Imposing a sales tax on junk food.
Summary
- The Legislature finds that poor nutrition contributes to expensive and significant health problems, and recognizes the value of creating disincentives for poor eating habits. The intent of the Legislature is to tax candy and carbonated beverages.
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Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 4, 2002
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Rosa Franklin (D-29)
- Introduced
- February 4, 2002 in the Senate
- Last action
- February 4, 2002
AN ACT Relating to a sales tax on junk food;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Rosa Franklin (D-29)
3 co-sponsors (3 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- First reading, referred to Ways & Means.
SB 6770 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- SB 6770 (2009–10) Special safety corridor acct
- SB 6770 (2007–08) Alcohol beverage regulation
- SB 6770 (2005–06) Population threshold
- SB 6770 (1999–00) Exceptional fclty awards prg
- SB 6770 (1995–96) Streamside buffers/habitats