Jerry Ellis voted Yea (Passage) on this Legislation.
Title: Repeal of the Grocery Sales Tax
Signed by Governor Brad Henry
Title: Repeal of the Grocery Sales Tax
Vote to pass a bill that would phase out taxation on groceries over 4 years.
-Decreases the state tax on eligible food and beverages over time until it is eliminated by July 1, 2013 (Sec. 14). -Requires that the Oklahoma Tax Commission notify all vendors of the rate change at least 60 days prior to it taking effect (Sec. 3).
NOTE: A BILL WITH AN EMERGENCY CLAUSE REQUIRES A SEPARATE TWO-THIRDS VOTE OF THE LEGISLATURE FOR THE CLAUSE TO PASS. IF THE CLAUSE IS PASSED, THE BILL GOES INTO EFFECT IMMEDIATELY UPON THE GOVERNOR'S SIGNATURE.
Title: Repeal of the Grocery Sales Tax