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Public Policy Guide 2020 GREATER OKLAHOMA CITY CHAMBER PUBLIC POLICY GUIDE 2020 TABLE OF CONTENTS Message from the Chair .....................page 4 Government Relations Staff ...............page 5 2020 Public Policy Priorities .............page 6 Pro-Business Scorecard .................. page 20 Elected Officials Directory .............. page 22 Greater OKC Chamber PAC ............ page 24 Chamber Leadership ........................ page 46 GOVERNMENT RELATIONS BENEFACTORS 2020 Public Policy Guide 2020 Public Policy GOVERNMENT RELATIONS SPONSORS Enable Midstream Partners Google, Inc. Cover photo credit: Steve Johnson/KFOR 3 Message from the Chair The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber takes pride in its mission as the voice of business in central Oklahoma. To successfully fulfill this role and play our part in creating a pro-business environment under which the entire state can prosper, it is imperative for our organization to collaboratively engage with elected officials to advance an economic development agenda. As the 2020 Legislative Session begins, we expect to be actively lobbying on issues as diverse as protecting and strengthening the state’s premiere economic and community development programs; lowering the state’s incarcerated population through smart criminal justice reform; ensuring the state’s common and higher education systems are producing graduates who effectively meet 21st century workforce needs; and, providing health insurance coverage to more of the state’s uninsured population. I consider the Chamber’s Public Policy Guide to be a “road map” on how Oklahoma can achieve its goal of becoming a Top 10 state in these areas and more. We prepared this material to share our perspective with our elected officials as they seek to enhance the state’s long-term economic growth. As a fellow member of our civic and business community, you are a critical part of the Chamber’s success at the State Capitol. By making a phone call, sending an email or scheduling a meeting with a legislator, you will directly impact the legislative process as we pursue positive outcomes on issues of importance to our community and state. I encourage you to please use the 2020 Public Policy Guide as a resource to advance the Chamber’s priorities at the Capitol. With your help I am confident, as in past years, the Chamber will continue to successfully partner and lead on efforts to make Oklahoma a superior place for businesses to prosper. PERCY KIRK Chair, Greater Oklahoma City Chamber Senior Vice President & Region Manager, Central Region, Cox Communications 2020 Public Policy Guide 2020 Public Policy 4 Be a Business Advocate. Business Advocacy Center The Chamber’s Business Advocacy Center, www.OKCBusinessAdvocate.com, makes having a voice at the Capitol simple. With just a few clicks, you can identify your elected officials and communicate with them, ensuring you have an impact on the decisions of our state’s leaders. You can also stay up-to-date during the legislative session by signing up for The Business Advocate, the Chamber’s newsletter solely focused on key developments at the Capitol during the legislative session. Together, we can build a stronger business climate for the Greater Oklahoma City area. Contact the Government Relations Team Throughout the year, the Chamber’s team works to ensure that Greater Oklahoma City is moving forward and growing stronger. From promoting pro-business policies at the Capitol to economic development, the Chamber is the voice of business in Greater Oklahoma City. The Chamber staff is always available to assist your business in any way possible. Roy H. Williams, CCE Mark VanLandingham President & CEO Sr. Vice President, Government 405.297.8939 Relations [email protected] 405.297.8925 [email protected] Derek Sparks Sarah Barton Government Relations Manager Government Relations Executive 405.297.8933 Assistant [email protected] 405.297.8922 [email protected] Drew Dugan, CCE Vice President, Education 405.297.8940 [email protected] 2020 Public Policy Priorities STATE ISSUES • Quality Jobs Act, 21st Century QJA, Small Employer QJA and the Prime Contractor QJA County Government Reform • Aerospace Engineer Tax Credit The Chamber supports empowering Oklahoma counties to alter their form of government to meet • Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit their unique needs. • Historical Building Rehabilitation Tax Credit Workers’ Comp Reform The Chamber supports defending and improving • Cybersecurity/Software Engineer Tax Credit the comprehensive workers’ compensation reform • Five-year ad valorem abatement and sales tax legislation enacted during the 2013 session. exemption for manufacturing facilities Economic Development Programs • Regional Home Office Insurance Premium Tax The Chamber supports retaining and Credit strengthening the state’s premier economic/ community development programs which are The Chamber will support efforts to reinstate the critical in attracting new businesses to the Tax Credit for Energy Efficient Homes. state, assisting existing companies expand and encouraging investment in communities across Legal Reform the state. Following are the key programs the The Chamber supports the following legal reforms: Chamber will seek to protect: • Amending public and private nuisance laws to avoid misuse • Placing a reasonable limit on non-economic damages Incentive Evaluation Commission The Chamber supports the Oklahoma Incentive Evaluation Commission, which was established to make recommendations to the Legislature and governor on which incentive programs are serving their intended purpose and creating economic/ community development. If an incentive program cannot show a positive return to the state, it should be scaled back or repealed. Wind Subsidies The Chamber supports ending the Manufacturer’s 2020 Public Policy Guide 2020 Public Policy Sales Tax Exemption for new wind facilities and 6 requiring the Zero-Emissions Tax Credit to be claimed only as a credit and not as a refund. Gun Legislation The Chamber supports the 2nd Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and the responsible expansion of gun-owner’s rights in Oklahoma. However, the Chamber will oppose legislation that would allow open/concealed carry of guns into high-economic impact events (many of which are required by contract to prohibit weapons), including horse shows, the Oklahoma State Fair, Olympic-qualifying events on the Oklahoma River, high school basketball and wrestling tournaments at the State Fairgrounds and NCAA and Big XII sporting events. The Chamber will oppose legislation that would allow guns to be carried on college campuses. The Chamber will lead the efforts of the “Oklahomans for Business and Property Owners’ Rights” coalition to defend against harmful gun legislation and work with the National Rifle Association, the Oklahoma Second Amendment Association and other stakeholders to improve and clarify existing gun laws while, at the same time, ensuring the protection of property rights and public safety. Criminal Justice/Sentencing Reform The Chamber supports legislation and funding for sentencing reforms and rehabilitation programs to ease the financial drain on Oklahoma’s criminal justice system, lessen the burden on jails and prisons throughout the state and allow non-violent offenders to enter the workforce more quickly. The Chamber supports the efforts of the Criminal Justice Reclassification Council created pursuant to HB 1098 (2018). The Chamber also supports: 1) continuing smart sentencing reform; 2) improving bail and jail practices; 3) making reentry and supervision improvements to reduce fines and fees, enhance workforce opportunities and increase public safety; Guide 2020 Public Policy and, 4) securing additional treatment funding. Medical Marijuana The Chamber supports additional legislation to protect an employer’s right to maintain a drug-free workplace, enforce policies to prohibit employee impairment during work hours and other business- friendly reforms. 7 Pension Reform The Chamber supports protecting the pension reforms which have improved the long-term fiscal condition of the state. Water The Chamber will work with the governor, State Legislature, City of Oklahoma City and other stakeholders to ensure the availability of a long- term water supply for central Oklahoma. Oil & Gas Tax The Chamber supports a stable oil and gas tax structure which promotes the investment of drilling capital in Oklahoma. OCAST/i2E The Chamber supports continued funding for i2E programs, including the Seed Capital Fund. The Chamber encourages the State of Oklahoma to invest in OCAST’s support of small- and medium-size companies. By funding advanced research and development through the Center for Industry Innovation, OCAST can stimulate public-private collaboration and financial resources resulting in the greatest potential for commercialization aiding a company’s ability to compete in the global marketplace. Battery Storage The Chamber supports legislation and a regulatory environment that promotes the research, development, manufacturing, and use of energy storage systems, particularly battery storage. Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) The Chamber supports the constitutional provisions of the Tobacco Settlement Endowment Trust (TSET) to support the public health of Oklahomans. FEDERAL ISSUES Immigration Reform The Chamber supports federal immigration reform to secure the borders and establish reasonable and effective visa policies/procedures to attract essential workers to the United States. 2020 Public Policy Guide
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