HI SB 2458
died on adjournmentRELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · upper
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Quick answers
Did HI SB 2458 pass?
No. HI SB 2458 died when the 2026 Regular Session adjourned without final action on it. Bills that die this way are sometimes reintroduced in a later session. Latest recorded action (2026-01-28): Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
What is HI SB 2458 about?
Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.
Who sponsors HI SB 2458?
RHOADS is the primary sponsor of HI SB 2458.
Description
Establishes the sugar-sweetened beverage fee program. Beginning 7/1/2027, imposes a 2 cent per fluid ounce fee on all sugar-sweetened beverages sold in the State and requires all distributors of sugar-sweetened beverages to register with the Department of Health. On or after 6/30/27, prohibits retailers from selling or displaying for sale any sugar-sweetened beverage acquired from a distributor that is not registered with the Department of Health. Requires management and performance audits. Requires annual reports to the Legislature. Establishes the Healthy Ohana Advisory Committee. Appropriates funds.
- Introduced
- 2026-01-22
- Latest action
- 2026-01-28 — Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
- Bill type
- bill
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Subjects
Sponsors
- RHOADSprimary
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-28
Referred to HHS/CPN, WAM.
referral-committee
2026-01-22
Introduced.
introduction
2026-01-22
Passed First Reading.
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Versions
- SB2458Compare
Documents
Votes
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Related bills
- Companion bill: HB 2146
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