"I would want them to know that it’s going to be a job killer and it’s going to shut down small businesses," said Amber Johnson.
That is her message to lawmakers in the wake of HB 2354, which would allow sales of liquor in grocery and convenience stores.
Johnson and her husband own Liquids Wine & Spirits which has been in business in Owasso for 17 years.
"Yeah it's not easy to be in small business, it's a challenge," said Johnson.
One of Johnson's 25 employees, Gage Dykes, voiced concerns as well.
"We love small business and don’t want to go to a big chain store. Working at a small business has given me more time with my family, and also more freedom," said Dykes.
News Channel 8 asked Johnson if the bill will be an "existential" threat to her business if it passes.
"Absolutely, it is and many, many, many others. I think there’s like six liquor stores in Owasso, that’s a lot of people that’s employing and a lot of tax dollars that are coming right back into the community because the ownerships right here in Oklahoma," said Johnson.
A lawmaker told News Channel 8 that the bill wasn't going to be heard.
While it wouldn't be heard this year, there's concern a similar version could reappear next year.
This would mean small liquor businesses will watch the state house closely and have the same message for lawmakers.
"It’s a job killer, and it’s going to hurt small towns and conservative values," said Johnson.
"Yeah, we’re the small people, but we’re also the people that vote on you guys so we appreciate you guys, we love you guys, but we want the love back. So, we don’t want this to go to another big chain, we want to stay here, taxes stay here, employ the people here. I think that’s the big thing for us is keeping local business around," said Dykes.