Policy

Justice reform efforts move closer to 2020 ballot placement

If approved by voters, SQ 805 would end the use of repeat sentence penalties for nonviolent offenses.

By Kaylee McDaniel

Policy / May 29, 2020

2020 OK Legislative Session wrap-up: Chamber achieves legislative priorities during historic session

The 2020 Legislative Session, after being severely impacted by the COVID-19 global health pandemic, will officially adjourn Sine Die on Friday, May 29. In retrospect, the session can be viewed as occurring in three distinct phases.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / May 27, 2020

CJAC quarterly report highlights the impact of COVID-19 on the county's justice system

The Oklahoma County Detention Center had one of its lowest jail population counts in April, which helped the justice system respond to the threat of COVID-19.

By Kaylee McDaniel

Policy / February 13, 2020

January Chamber Forum Recap

January's Chamber Forum was all about criminal justice reform efforts in OKC

By Chamber Staff

Policy / January 20, 2020

County gov't, justice, workers' comp reform; premier economic development programs among Chamber’s general legislative priorities

The Chamber recently released its legislative agenda for 2020. Get more details on our general government priorities.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / December 9, 2019

Criminal Justice Reform efforts show progress

Oklahoma County Jail population has shown a marked decrease.

By Chamber Staff

Policy / November 28, 2019

OK County Jail sees one-year average jail population of 1,663

By being more intentional about the use of the jail, Oklahoma County has achieved real change in just a few years, reducing the average daily jail population by over 30 percent since 2015.

By Kaylee Terracina

Policy / November 19, 2019

U.S. Rep. Kendra Horn commends Chamber's work on criminal justice reform, other efforts

Congresswoman Kendra Horn was the keynote speaker at the Chamber's annual Chairman's Breakfast. She commended the Chamber for its work on criminal justice reform.

By Molly Fleming