Sen. Dugger receives perfect score on pro-jobs, economic growth legislation

OKLAHOMA CITY – Sen. Tom Dugger, R-Stillwater, received a perfect score for the 2023 RIED Report.  Prepared by the State Chamber Research Foundation, the annual report is aimed at promoting economic growth through the evaluation of business, job and economic development issues before the Oklahoma Legislature.

“As we work to move Oklahoma forward, policy that will grow our economy and create more high-paying jobs will help us achieve that goal,” Dugger said.  “I believe the bills identified in the RIED Report will boost economic growth in Senate District 21 and throughout Oklahoma.”

Pro-growth measures spotlighted in the 2023 RIED Report:

• SB 93, requiring high school graduates to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) form to ensure more students who qualify for Pell Grants receive this resource to continue their education after high school.
• SB 621, creating the Oklahoma Workforce Commission, and creating a coordinated workforce plan.
• SB 930, authorizing the Oklahoma Aeronautics Commission to create a career pathway in  the aerospace industry with education and industry stakeholders.
• HB 1039X, discontinuing the collection of the franchise tax.
• HB 2452, keeping childcare rules under control of the Oklahoma Department of Human Services, eliminating unnecessary red tape restricting availability of much-needed slots for children.
• HB 2459, expanding included expenditures in production  credits for the state’s film incentive program to include more full-time higher education  students, military or participants in a restorative workforce program.

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For more information, contact: Sen. Tom Dugger at 405-521-5572, or email Tom.Dugger@oksenate.gov.