SENATE BILL: Free Refill Ban Act (Failed)

[Marokai Backbeat]

I think the idea of regional opt-outs for something like this are completely silly, but Regions are in luck either way, because I don't think there's a way I could vote in support of this. I'm not necessarily opposed to restricting very large sugary drinks instead of this, but this seems too far.

[Marokai Backbeat]

I see I have no chance with this Senate dominated by Americans who are so used to their precious refills

I'm willing to regulate sugary drinks to some extent.

[Marokai Backbeat]

Nay

[Marokai Backbeat]

I offer two amendments, both of which include a name change. Which one is more acceptable/more likely to pass?

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[Marokai Backbeat]

Franzl's version of the bill bans all refills on any drink served with sugar or alcohol, strictly and with no exemptions. The first amendment bans refills only on 16oz and larger drinks served in specified locations, with a higher sugar count than the original bill. The second amendment bans drinks outright 20oz and larger, which are huge drinks. Both amendments exempt milk and juice drinks, which the original bill didn't do.

They're just compromise amendments, meant to step forward a bit to the goal Franzl set out (and I agree with in principle) but don't do so too broadly too soon; creating more responsible drinking habits while doing so only stepping on the much larger excesses. It's much more middle of the road.

[Marokai Backbeat]

You're all just Negative Nancys, aren't you!

[Marokai Backbeat]

Aye. Sorry Franzl, I tried!