Washington House Bill 1340, introduced in 2025 by Representative Deb Manjarrez and nine co-sponsors, removes sales tax on prepared food (like restaurant meals or takeout). It updates the law to treat prepared food the same as groceries, which are already tax-exempt. The bill keeps taxes on alcohol, tobacco, cannabis, soft drinks, bottled water, and supplements. By cutting this tax, it aims to make ready-to-eat meals cheaper for families and simplify taxes for food businesses.
The Make America Healthy Again (MAHA) Movement, led by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., supports this bill as a Pro-MAHA initiative because it lowers the cost of prepared food, making healthier, real-food meals more affordable for Washington families. By removing a tax that hits everyday eating, the bill aligns with MAHA’s mission to improve access to nutritious food and reduce financial barriers to healthy living. It supports Kennedy’s vision of a food system that helps people choose better options without extra costs, fostering stronger, healthier communities.
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