Hawaii Proposes Tax on Sugar-Sweetened Beverages

Hawaii Governor David Ige (D.) has introduced House Bill 994 (HB-994) and its companion Senate Bill 1148 (SB-1148), which would require manufacturers or wholesale dealers of sugar-sweetened beverages, as well as sugary syrups or powders for beverages, to pay a two cents per fluid ounce fee.  Governor Ige stated that these bills aim to lower... Continue Reading