Hawaii · 2026 Regular Session · Bill
HB 2146: RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES.
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
HB 2146 is a bill introduced in the Hawaii House on January 26, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: RELATING TO SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGES. Primary sponsor: Amy Perruso (Democratic), Kim Coco Iwamoto (Democratic), Jeanné Kapela (Democratic), Matthias Kusch (Democratic), Lisa Marten (Democratic), Gregg Takayama (Democratic), David Tarnas (Democratic). It lists 1 additional sponsor. Most recent recorded action (January 30, 2026): Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
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.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 7 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Perruso | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 46 |
| Kim Coco Iwamoto | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 25 |
| Jeanné Kapela | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 5 |
| Matthias Kusch | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 1 |
| Lisa Marten | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 51 |
| Gregg Takayama | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 34 |
| David Tarnas | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 8 |
| Julie Reyes Oda | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 40 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- Referred to HLT, CPC/JHA, FIN, referral sheet 5
- Introduced and Pass First Reading.
- Pending introduction.