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Committee reserves SB 921 for hearing after lawmaker warns sugar-sweetened beverage tax could hit farmers and school milk
Summary
The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to reserve Senate Bill 921, a proposal to impose a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages with revenue dedicated to school breakfasts and lunches, for a subject-matter public hearing after a representative warned it could have unintended consequences for farms and products such as chocolate milk.
The Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee voted to reserve Senate Bill 921, which would impose a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages and dedicate revenue to school breakfast and lunch programs, for a subject-matter public hearing. The motion to reserve the bill passed on a roll-call vote.
During discussion, Representative Polleta said she would oppose reserving…
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