STATEHOUSE – The annual Legislative Vote Analysis completed by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce ranked Rep. Bill Davis (R-Portland) as having one of the strongest pro-jobs and pro-economy voting records for the 2012 session. Rep. Davis scored a 96 percent for supporting legislation that will help create Hoosier jobs and strengthen our economy. “In these tough economic times, my colleagues and I have kept job creation and improving Indiana’s economy at the top of our list,” said Rep. Davis. “I am pleased with the progress we have made towards our goals. I will continue to find ways to get Hoosiers back to work across the state and in our community.” The Chamber’s Vote Analysis has been produced for the past 28 years after every legislative session. The legislator’s scores are determined by his or her votes on particular bills and select amendments where the outcome of those bills and amendments would have an impact on Indiana businesses. "We want employers and citizens to take note of this report because it makes it very clear which legislators were supportive of bettering Indiana's economic climate and which were not," stated Indiana Chamber President Kevin Brinegar. Some major pieces of legislation included in the analysis that the Indiana Chamber highlighted was: House Enrolled Act (HEA) 1001, which prohibits requirements for an individual to become or remain a member of a labor union as a condition of employment; HEA 1005, which prohibits nepotism and conflicts of interest for local government bodies; and Senate Enrolled Act 293, which phases out the inheritance tax over nine years beginning in 2013. In addition to this year’s pro-economy and pro-jobs legislation, Indiana has been recognized over recent years as one of the best states to do business: • Chief Executive magazine ranks Indiana 1st in the Midwest and 5th in the nation for “Best Business Environment” Indiana has been recognized as having the best toolbox in the Midwest and arguably the nation when it comes to creating a climate for job growth. Indiana was also ranked as the number one state in biosciences, in addition to having 58 companies indicate to the IEDC that Indiana’s enactment of Right to Work will be a positive factor in their decision-making process of where to locate their current projects. “I look forward to continuing to see the positive impact these pieces of legislation will have on our community. Many new businesses and investments have already come to Indiana and I hope that this encourages them to continue that trend for many years to come,” said Rep. Davis. All scores and a full report can be viewed on the Indiana Chamber’s website at www.indianachamber.com/lva -30- Rep. Davis recognized as “pro-jobs†legislator , 7-18-12.docx |
