HB 2146: SUGAR-SWEETENED BEVERAGE FEE PROGRAM; FEE; REGISTRATION; DISTRIBUTORS; RETAILERS; ADVISORY COMMITTEE; DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH; APPROPRIATION

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.