CHAMBER SETS PRIORITIES FOR 2023 LEGISLATIVE SESSION
The Chamber’s board of directors recently adopted a comprehensive set of public policy priorities heading into the 2023 legislative session that are crucial to creating a strong future for Oklahoma businesses. Below is an excerpt of key priorities. View the full list at okcchamber.com/legislative. COUNTY GOVERNMENT REFORM The Chamber supports empowering Oklahoma counties to alter their form of government to meet their unique needs. ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT PROGRAMS The Chamber supports retaining and strengthening the state’s premier economic/community development programs which are critical in attracting new businesses to the state, assisting existing companies expand and encouraging investment in communities across the state. Following are the key programs the Chamber will seek to protect: • Quality Jobs Act, 21st Century QJA, Small Employer QJA and the Prime Contractor QJA
• Aerospace Engineer Tax Credit • Investment/New Jobs Tax Credit
• Historical Building Rehabilitation Tax Credit • Cybersecurity/Software Engineer Tax Credit • Five-year Ad Valorem Abatement and Sales Tax Exemption for Manufacturing Facilities • Regional Home Office Insurance Premium Tax Credit TOURISM DEVELOPMENT ACT The Chamber will support efforts to raise the annual funding cap for the Tourism Development Act from $15 million to $30 million. TAX REFORM The Chamber supports reforming the tax code to better incentivize companies to locate/invest in Oklahoma. ADVANCED AIR MOBILITY The Chamber supports the development of Advanced Air Mobility in OKC and the state, through public/private
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