RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Sponsored By: Karl Rhoads (Democratic)
In Committee
Summary
Establishes a Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Fee Program to be administered by the Department of Health that, beginning 7/1/2026, imposes a fee on the distribution and sale of sugar-sweetened beverages in the State. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Special Fund into which revenues generated from the sugar-sweetened beverage fee are deposited. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund in the private sector to receive revenues from the Healthy Ohana Special Fund to support prevention and control of obesity and chronic diseases. Allows the Department to contract with a third party to administer the program. Requires the Auditor to conduct a management and financial audit of the program and submit reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Trust Fund Advisory Committee to advise the Department on the administration of the trust fund. Requires the Department to adopt interim rules no later than 6/30/2026, and final rules no later than 12/31/2027. Establishes civil penalties. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Appropriates funds.
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Bill Overview
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Sponsors & Cosponsors
Sponsor
Karl Rhoads
Democratic • Senate
Cosponsors
Stanley Chang
Democratic • Senate
Roll Call Votes
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Actions Timeline
Carried over to 2026 Regular Session.
12/8/2025Referred to HHS, WAM/JDC.
1/23/2025SenatePassed First Reading.
1/21/2025SenateIntroduced.
1/17/2025Senate
Bill Text
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