February 18, 2022
By News Director Jared Atha
It was announced last week that Oklahoma lawmakers are pushing to drop the state tax on groceries.
The goal of the new bipartisan push at the state Capitol is to save money on Oklahoman’s grocery bills. The topic has been discussed at the Capitol for some time, especially by Democrats, but now the movement appears to be gaining traction and could be passed this year.
House District 57 Representative Anthony Moore (R-Clinton) says although it would save families money, the affect it could have on small communities that solely rely on the grocery tax could be detrimental. He also says he’s concerned on where the state would find the money to replace the grocery tax.
The state currently charges 4.5% sales tax on groceries, which is only one of 13 states that does that.
In other legislative news, Rep. Moore says a few of his proposed bills will be heard in committee starting next week. One of which aimed at protecting judges.
Moore also says he has been working with other lawmakers on a bill that assures public funds do indeed go to public schools.
The current legislative session will adjourn on May 27.
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