2007 House Bill 4586

Impose sales tax on carbonated drinks

Introduced in the House

April 5, 2007

Introduced by Rep. Matthew Gillard (D-106)

To impose sales tax on carbonated soft drinks. Under current law these are defined as “food,” and food is exempt from sales tax by the Constitution, except for prepared food sold for immediate consumption (that is, restaurant food).

Referred to the Committee on Health Policy