SPOKANE, Wash. — Washington lawmakers are proposing a new tax that would make sugary drinks more expensive.
House Bill 2734 would add 3 cents per ounce to drinks with added caloric sweeteners. The tax would start January 1, 2028.
The tax applies to sodas, sports drinks, energy drinks, sweetened ice teas, juices and coffees. Diet and sugar-free drinks would not be taxed…