Making Oklahoma THE State of Choice for Business
Our Business Issues and Advocacy Campaigns

The State Chamber's staff and policy committee volunteers work tirelessly to make Oklahoma "The State of Choice for Business."

We actively and aggressively engage with policy makers - elected and appointed --promoting pro-business legislation and fighting anti-business legislation with one goal in mind:  Improving the economic climate for Oklahoma's employers, plus jobs and opportunity for our citizens.

As we reflect on the battles of the 2009 state legislative session, the State Legislature earns an "A-" grade.  We worked for many issues that will help our members, and strong leadership in the House and Senate made it happen.

Comprehensive lawsuit reform was finally achieved.  The most significant water bill of the last several years was passed.  The InsureOklahoma! health insurance premium assistance program was expanded.   Important education reform became law.  And significantly, in an economic downturn, the Legislature stepped-up to support several economic development bills designed to spur the economy and create jobs.  The only real negative was the number of pro-jobs bills that were vetoed by the Governor.

Our 2009 Legislative Wrap-Up summarizes these issues - and you can find more detailed information by clicking on specific issues to the left of this page.