HB05537Introduced in the House
An Act Establishing A Working Group To Study Ways To Fund A Universal Free School Meals Program.
Introduced by Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee
What does this bill do?
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Official description
To impose a tax on certain sweetened beverages, syrups and powders and dedicate the revenue generated to a universal free school meals program to reimburse local and regional boards of education for the provision of free school breakfasts and lunches to all public school students.
Where it stands
File Number 643
April 15, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
Chamber not recordedStage: FIN Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable Substitute) · March 30, 2026
36
Yes
18
No
0
Absent or Not Voting
54 senators recorded in this Chamber not recorded vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each senator voted
| Senator | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Julio Concepcion | 4 | Yes |
| Geoffrey Luxenberg | 12 | Yes |
| Jason Doucette | 13 | Yes |
| Kate Farrar | 20 | Yes |
| Devin Carney | 23 | No |
| Iris Sanchez | 25 | Yes |
| Kerry Szeps Wood | 29 | Yes |
| Donna Veach | 30 | No |
| Jill Barry | 31 | Yes |
| Irene Haines | 34 | No |
Bill history
Referred to Joint Committee on Finance, Revenue and Bonding
Public Hearing 03/16
Joint Favorable Substitute
Filed with Legislative Commissioners' Office
Referred to Office of Legislative Research and Office of Fiscal Analysis 04/14/26 5:00 PM
Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office
Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House
House Calendar Number 434
File Number 643
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