Anti-obesity focus improves odds that soda fee will pass

By Ira Zunin

POSTED: 01:30 a.m. HST, Feb 09, 2013

~~<p>After several failed attempts, it appears that the state Legislature is, at last, truly poised to pass a meaningful and effective bill that levies a soda tax on sugary drinks.</p>
<p>Senate Bill 1085 is the governor's proposal and is projected to raise $37 million for obesity prevention in Hawaii. It establishes a special fund in the Department of Health, and possibly anti-obesity programs in the Department of Human Services and state community health centers.</p>
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After several failed attempts, it appears that the state Legislature is, at last, truly poised to pass a meaningful and effective bill that levies a soda tax on sugary drinks.

Senate Bill 1085 is the governor's proposal and is projected to raise $37 million for obesity prevention in Hawaii. It establishes a special fund in the Department of Health, and possibly anti-obesity programs in the Department of Human Services and state community health centers. Login for more...