California is so far behind. We’ve had the soda/sugar tax in Illinois since 2009.
NY has had soda tax forever along with the deposit “tax”. All those juices that are not 100% are taxed. Candy is taxed. etc, etc etc...
http://www.tax.ny.gov/pubs_and_bulls/tg_bulletins/st/listings_of_taxable_and_exempt_food.htm