SB1848

Freedom Reins

I support SB 1848 because it focuses state and local tax incentives on true manufacturing and job-creating investment rather than subsidizing industries that do not align with the original intent of these programs. The bill would be stronger with a few clarifications to ensure consistent application across communities and clear limits that prevent confusion or unintended exclusion of legitimate projects. These changes improve clarity and fairness without changing the bill’s overall intent. 1) Clear Definition of Excluded Establishments Example: A local development authority can clearly determine whether a data-related facility qualifies or is excluded based on how the business actually operates, not just how it is labeled on paper. Why: This prevents inconsistent decisions and disputes caused by vague or overly technical classifications. 2) Local Flexibility for Mixed-Use Projects Example: A project that includes both manufacturing space and non-qualifying operations can still receive incentives for the manufacturing portion, while the excluded portion receives none. Why: This avoids discouraging legitimate manufacturing investment simply because a project includes multiple business functions. 3) Transparency in Incentive Removal or Denial Example: When an incentive is denied or revoked, the affected business receives a clear explanation of why and what criteria were not met. Why: This prevents arbitrary enforcement and protects against confusion or perceptions of unfair treatment. Who these amendments protect: These amendments protect local governments by giving them clear, workable standards, protect businesses by ensuring predictable and fair application of the law, and protect taxpayers by preventing misuse or unintended expansion of incentive programs.

Ladies for Liberty Oklahoma

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