HB 1975 - DIGEST |
Imposes a tax on: (1) The first sale of prepackaged sugar-sweetened beverages made by a distributor in this state; |
(2) Syrup or powder sold or offered for sale to a retailer for sale to a consumer; |
(3) The first sale of prepackaged diet beverages made by a distributor in this state; and |
(4) Diet syrup or diet powder sold or offered for sale to a retailer for sale to a consumer. |
Requires the joint legislative audit and review committee to evaluate the impact of the sugar-sweetened beverage tax on the consumption of the beverages by residents. |
Requires the department of health and the department of revenue to provide the committee with access to data necessary to conduct the evaluation. |
Repeals chapter 82.64 RCW (syrup tax). |