WV HB2101 | 2019 | Regular Session

Note: Carry Foward to future HB2101

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 9 2019 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2019-01-09 - To House Finance
Pending: House Finance Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [HTML]

Summary

The purpose of this bill is to change the structure of the tax on bottled soft drinks and soft drink syrups and powders to only cover soft drinks with added caloric sweeteners, increase the rate to two cents per ounce, and to rededicate the proceeds to all three medical schools in the state.

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Title

Modifying the tax on soft drinks to only cover sugary drinks

Sponsors


History

DateChamberAction
2019-01-09HouseTo House Finance
2019-01-09HouseIntroduced in House
2019-01-09HouseTo Finance
2019-01-09HouseFiled for introduction

Same As/Similar To

HB2101 (Carry Over) 2019-01-09 - To House Finance

Subjects


Code Citations

ChapterArticleSectionCitation TypeStatute Text
11191Amended CodeCitation Text
11192Amended CodeCitation Text

West Virginia State Sources


Bill Comments

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