HB2734 proposes a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to fund food security and nutrition programs in Washington.

HB2734 introduces a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to create a dedicated revenue stream for food security and nutrition programs in Washington. The tax aims to address health issues linked to high sugar consumption and fund programs that support low-income populations and communities of color. Revenue from the tax will be deposited into the Hunger Free Washington account and used to administer programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program.

HB2734 proposes a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to fund food security and nutrition programs in Washington.

HB2734 introduces a tax on sugar-sweetened beverages to create a dedicated revenue stream for food security and nutrition programs in Washington. The tax aims to address health issues linked to high sugar consumption and fund programs that support low-income populations and communities of color. Revenue from the tax will be deposited into the Hunger Free Washington account and used to administer programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and the Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Program.