Key to pursuing our vision, the Chamber has a strategy to represent the business community in both the media and with government leaders. We are in constant contact with our local, state and federal officials, ensuring our members’ voices are heard.
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Bill #
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Cross Filed
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Description
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Chamber Position
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SB 343
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Procurement
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Support
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HB 16
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Quarterly Starting Dates for New Regulations
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Support
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SB 34
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Decrease Corp Tax Rate
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Support
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SB 51
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Weakens Non-Compete Agreements
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Oppose
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SB 55
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Dictates Sick Leave Policy
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Oppose
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HB 223
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Increase Highway Speed
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Support
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HB 348
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Adjust Unemployment Insurance Contributions
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Support
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HB 479
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Payment of Wages
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Oppose
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HB 599
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Compensated Jury Duty
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Oppose
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HB 660
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Transfer Taxing Authority
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Oppose
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HB 735
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Dictates Sick Leave
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Oppose
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SB 220
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Miss Appointments
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Oppose
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SB 273
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Veterans Full Employment
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Support
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SB 278
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EARN Workforce Grants
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Support
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SB 311
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Disability Payments
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Support
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SB 411
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Corporate Income Rate Reduction
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Support
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SB 469
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Business Relief and Tax Fairness Act of 2013
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Oppose
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SB 513
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Wastewater from Hydraulic Fracturing
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Oppose
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SB 514
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Prohibit Hydraulic Fracturing
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Oppose
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SB 573
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Personal Property Tax Flexibility
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Support
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SB 601
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Moratorium on Hydraulic Fracturing
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Oppose
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SB 609
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HB 595
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Protection for Workers' Comp Claimants
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Oppose
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SB 664
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Repeal Prevailing Wage Requirements
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Support
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SB 667
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Prevailing Wage -- School Construction
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Support
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SB 669
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Coporate Tax Rate Reduction
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Support
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SB 683
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Increase Minimum Wage
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Oppose
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SB 758
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HB 1190
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Lien to Recover Wages
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Oppose
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HB 751/803/1206/328
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SB 615/779
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Tax Incentives
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Support
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HB1183
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Fault Allocation
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Support
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SB 498
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HB 564
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Qualifying MBEs
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Support
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HB1515
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Gas Tax
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Oppose
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