The governor 's bill would limit soda cup size at 12 ounces in food - service establishments . An executive with the National Restaurant Association -- which represents 500,000 restaurant businesses across the country -- called the city 's efforts at change `` heavy-handed '' and was effervescent over Bloomberg 's most recent loss in court . ` ` Sugary drinks are a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic , '' Bloomberg said . The proposal falls flat with the National Rifle Association .
The governor 's bill would limit soda cup size at 12 ounces in food - service establishments . ` ` Sugary drinks are a leading contributor to the obesity epidemic , '' Bloomberg said . The proposal falls flat with the National Rifle Association .