OK Reform Measure Passes Committee

Oklahoma's Workers Compensation Reform measure passed out of the Senate Judiciary Committee yesterday with a 5-4 vote. Republican committee members James Williamson, Todd Lamb, Brian Crain and Scott Pruitt all voted against the measure that when enacted, say proponents, will reduce costs for businesses that operate in Oklahoma. Judiciary Chairman, Senator Charlie Laster, (D-Shawnee) said passage of the bill out of committee puts the measure one step closer to bringing a comprehensive workers compensation reform package to Oklahoma businesses. "Senate Bill 846 is a result of work from a bi-p...