Following an unsuccessful past attempt to impose a tax on sugar-packed drinks, Senator Monning sought to cut soda consumption this year by forcing drinks containing at least 75 calories per 12 ounces to wear warning labels.
Officials from the Assembly Health Committee (AHC) stopped the progress of the proposed bill, siting inconsistency and infectiveness on its part.
Senate Bill 1000 progressed out of the Senate recently with the minimum 21 votes needed to advance. Two democrats on the AHC voted against the measure, which fell three votes short of the 10 needed to pass.
“It’s an honourable effort, but I feel it’s ineffective,” said assembly member Lorena Gonzalez. “I think this bill creates as much confusion as it does information. A label which will appear on soda and sports drinks with no labels appearing on chocolate milk, juices or alcoholic beverages sends the wrong message.”
Source: The Fresno Bee
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