Anatomy of a Dead Soda Tax Bill + COVID Argument.

What’s happening? California was considering AB 1163 (2021 | CA) that would have reinstated cities and counties’ ability to put soda taxes before voters. Political watchers say the bill died because of anti-tax sentiment.

Why is this important? Supporters of soda taxes point to Philadelphia and Seattle using soda tax revenue to provide food for those in need during the pandemic.

How will this be important? The complex nature of the issue and how soda consumption and food deserts intertwine is being talked about more. Look for soda taxes in food desert legislation.

Route Fifty | Another Soda Tax Bill Dies. Another Win for Big Soda