Purpose
Review and analyze all legislation and proposed rules and regulations that impact Oklahoma’s energy and natural resource sector.
2026 Policy Positions
- Support the Oklahoma Water Resources Board’s (OWRB) water planning authority to ensure certainty for Oklahoma business when working with the OWRB to obtain water permits, and continue opposition of legislatively-created regional water planning groups.
- Oppose any policy that results in less water being available for use by cities and towns, business and industry, agriculture, oil and natural gas, mining, tourism and other beneficial uses as defined by current law and promote policy that increases water availability.
- Oppose state regulations on energy and natural resources that are more stringent than federal laws and regulations.
- Support the Oklahoma Water Resources Board (OWRB) reducing the time to approve water permit applications and avoiding the practice of adding additional requirements to permits beyond what is required by state law.
- Protect and support opportunities to expand clean-burning motor fuel properties in the state.
- Support policies to streamline the permitting process in state government.
- Oppose any efforts to introduce exemptions to the Underground Damage Prevention Act, as they create unnecessary risks to public safety by allowing excavation without marking of underground facilities.
- Monitor any PFAS legislation/regulations and ensure that the best available science is used in any public policy debate.
- Support state primacy over energy and environmental regulations and energy and natural resource industry operations.
- Support the retention and protection of the rights and private property aspects of Oklahoma’s surface and groundwater laws.
- Oppose proposals to destabilize the current electrical structure in Oklahoma for any customers.
- Support protection and buildout of critical energy infrastructure in Oklahoma, including upgrades to existing transmission infrastructure.
- Oppose policies that threaten consumer’s right to choose their fuel source based on free market principles.
- Support innovation in the electric grid to support economic development.
Staff & Committee Contacts
Staff Contact:
Dalton Miller
Government Affairs
Manager
dalton@okstatechamber.com
Committee Chair:
Craig Perry
Government Affairs Manager
OneGas
Joining a Committee
State Chamber members are invited to join one or more of our committees and be a part of helping shape our policy agenda. Using the link below, you can fill out a committee application form.
About the State Chamber
What is the State Chamber?
Established in 1926, The State Chamber is a statewide membership organization. Our purpose is to be the unified voice of business and the most effective advocacy organization at the State Capitol. Every day, The State Chamber fights for Oklahoma’s future by defending the right of every business to thrive.
What is the State Chamber Research Foundation?
For information about State Chamber Research Foundation, click here.
General Contact Information
MAILING ADDRESS:
P O Box 53217 | Oklahoma City, OK 73152-3217
LOCATION:
330 NE 10th Street | Oklahoma City, OK 73104
Note: We cannot receive mail at our physical address, so please send all correspondence to the PO Box shown above
CONTACT:
(405) 235-3669 Phone | (405) 235-3670 Fax
Why become a member?
The State Chamber of Oklahoma is a powerful force in advancing policies that benefit Oklahoma and its business community. When you join the State Chamber, you gain a strong partner and advocate at the State Capitol.
Membership offers opportunities for networking with businesses and policymakers influencing issues affecting your company. In addition, the State Chamber is the only entity that advocates for companies across the entire state.
