Midwestern State Soda Act

Recognizing that the State Health Service would benefit from a more stable source of revenue.

Recognizing that obesity rates in Midwestern State and across that country are at an all time high.

Whereas, Sugary drinks, or "sodas" were recently sited by the American Heart Association s the largest contributor of added sugars to Americans' diets.

Be it enacted by the people of Midwestern State, represented in the General Assembly.

a) A three cent per ounce sales tax shall be placed on drinks with over 5% sugar content.

b) All funds acquired from this soda tax shall be allocated to the State Health Service.

c) This bill shall be enacted a moth after its passing.

SIGNED,

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