RI H5715 | 2021 | Regular Session
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 10-0)
Status: Introduced on February 24 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-05-13 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 24 2021 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2021-05-13 - Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Pending: House Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Creates a tax on sugary drinks with the intent of discouraging excessive consumption of those beverages and would create a dedicated revenue source for programs designed to benefit public health.
Title
Sugary Drinks
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2021-05-13 | House | Committee recommended measure be held for further study |
| 2021-05-10 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration (05/13/2021) |
| 2021-02-26 | House | Committee transferred to House Finance |
| 2021-02-26 | House | Committee postponed at request of sponsor (03/01/2021) |
| 2021-02-26 | House | Scheduled for hearing and/or consideration |
| 2021-02-24 | House | Introduced, referred to House Health & Human Services |
Rhode Island State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://status.rilegislature.gov/ |
| Text | https://webserver.rilegislature.gov/BillText21/HouseText21/H5715.pdf |
