OKLAHOMA CITY, June
13, 2012 -- Jerrod Shouse, state director of the National Federation of
Independent Business, said today that Earl Sears achieved a 100 percent
voting record in the 2011-12 legislative sessions.
"Small business is the engine that drives Oklahoma's economy,"
Shouse said. "By supporting small business, Earl Sears is supporting
working families and the community."
"Earl Sears has stood up for Oklahoma's employers and job creators
time and time again on important issues such as workers' compensation
reform and unemployment fraud," Shouse said. "Our members truly
appreciate the efforts of Earl Sears to help grow Oklahoma's economy and
create jobs.
Small businesses account for 98% of private-sector employers in Oklahoma,
and they employ over half of the non-government workforce.
To achieve a 100 percent NFIB/Oklahoma voting record, Earl Sears voted
"yes" on legislation:
-- Reforming the state's workers' compensation system.
-- Capping non-economic damages resulting from a lawsuit at $350,000.
-- Discouraging frivolous lawsuits by requiring defendants to pay only
their percentage of fault
-- Cutting the cost of state-issued decals for coin-operated vending machines
and amusement devices in half.
-- Allowing defendants in a civil action to pay damages of $100,000 or
more in periodic payments rather than in a lump sum.
-- Making the state's workplace drug-testing statue more employer-friendly
by empowering the employer when determining if a drug test should be administered,
and when an employee refuses to be tested.
-- Curbing unemployment fraud by cracking down on those who knowingly
continue to receive unemployment benefits after securing a new job and
requiring those who file for unemployment to provide proof they are actively
seeking a job.
-- Sending to a vote of the people a measure that exempts intangible personal
property from ad valorem taxes.“I am honored to receive this recognition
and I will continue to be a champion for the small business owner,”
said Sears, R-Bartlesville.
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NFIB is the nation’s
leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C.
and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan
organization, NFIB gives small- and independent-business owners a voice
in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s
powerful network of grassroots activists sends its views directly to
state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus
playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise
system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our
members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information
about NFIB is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.
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