Woods Pleased with Signing of Bill Eliminating State Sales Tax on Groceries

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Woods, R-Westville, commends the recent signing of House Bill 1955 by Gov. Kevin Stitt. The bill, which eliminates the state portion of the sales tax on groceries, passed off the Senate floor with a vote of 42 to 2 including support from Woods.

“I am thrilled to see Governor Stitt sign House Bill 1955 into law, eliminating the state sales tax on groceries,” Woods said. “This measure will directly benefit all Oklahomans by alleviating the financial burden of rising costs and providing much-needed relief at the grocery store.”

The bill, which eliminates the 4.5 percent state sales tax on groceries, aims to address the economic challenges faced by Oklahoma residents and ensure greater financial stability for families across the state. By removing this tax burden, Oklahoma families are expected to save an average of $700 per year, providing much-needed relief in the face of inflationary pressures.

"I commend Governor Stitt and my colleagues in the Legislature for their efforts in passing and signing this important bill,” Woods said. “Eliminating the state sales tax on groceries is a significant step towards improving the financial well-being of our constituents and fostering economic growth in our state.”

HB 1955 will go into effect sometime in August.

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For more information, contact Sen. Tom Woods at 405-521-5576 or email Tom.Woods@oksenate.gov