Legislative Initiatives

In this day and time, it is absolutely necessary for those in business to be politically active in all levels of government. One of the principal objectives of the association is to work closely with the Oklahoma Legislature to influence legislation and regulations under consideration. As industries become more regulated, there must be representation of the business and free enterprise viewpoint. This representation provides to the association members through the Governmental Affairs Committee. This committee keeps the association membership up to date on important Oklahoma political issues by tracking and reviewing Legislative Updates, Regulatory Affairs, Proposed Laws, and Legislative Bulletins.

Along with tracking and reviewing legislative issues, this committee is involved with the area of "political action." This function will focus on ways to raise funds and make campaign contributions to those seeking election or re-election to a political office of the State of Oklahoma, with out regard to political affiliation, who are believed to be deserving of such support. Such funds will be used for this purpose and may also be used to support or oppose the passage of any measure bill, or law, submitted for passage by the people of the State of Oklahoma, and to make contributions for other worthwhile political purposes and activities. No funds shall be contributed to, or used, to support or oppose candidates for federal office. These contributions/funds are often the first step in establishing a relationship with legislators who understand our industries needs.

In addition, two areas of specific interest for the Governmental Affairs Committee will be environmental and safety. For the aggregates industry, these two areas are always concerns due to their ever changing and evolving nature.

Education

Education is a primary goal of the Oklahoma Aggregates Association. OKAA will strive to keep the association membership updated and informed on current issues by holding seminars and workshops targeting the issues in today’s ever changing world.

Promotion

OKAA’s goal is to have a close working relationship with allied industries of many different kinds. OKAA’s membership includes crushed stone producers, sand producers, gravel producers, and allied industries and companies. OKAA is committed to promote the products of its members as well as its allied members.

Annual Meeting

OKAA’s goal is to hold an annual meeting in different areas of Oklahoma and the United States. This is the most important meeting of the year. New directors and officers are elected and it is the most concentrated effort by the association for the members to come together as a whole. This is an ideal time to make business contacts.