2025 Regular SessionConnecticut Legislature

HB07273: An Act Imposing A Tax On Certain Sweetened Beverages, Syrups And Powders And Dedicating The Revenue Generated To A Universal Free School Meals Program.

Legislative Summary

To impose a tax on certain sweetened beverages, syrups and powders and dedicate the revenue generated to a universal free school meals program to reimburse local and regional boards of education for the provision of free school breakfasts and lunches to all public school students.

Bill History

4/9/2025
Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
House of Representatives
4/10/2025
Public Hearing 04/14
House of Representatives
4/24/2025
Joint Favorable Substitute
House of Representatives
4/24/2025
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
House of Representatives

Roll Call Votes

FIN Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute)
4/24/2025
37
Yea
15
Nay
0
Not Voting
0
Absent
Result: PASSED