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HB 1101 would allow Oklahoma racetracks with live horse racing to operate more gaming machines (up to 650 in counties over 600,000 population, 250 in smaller counties) under existing tribal-state gaming agreements. It requires voter approval via referendum and codifies current practices for regulating these machines, tying gaming to racetrack locations where live racing occurs. The bill prohibits local governments from restricting this activity through zoning laws and specifies that gaming must align with tribal compacts under federal law. It does not create new gambling but formalizes existing tribal-state gaming arrangements at racetracks.
Bill status
passed
3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Apr 2025
House Passage
Mar 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Apr 29, 2025
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What changed between versions
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MODERATE
The bill was amended during its passage from the House to the Senate, primarily changing the document title and adding a new section that clarifies gaming definitions and operational rules. The substantive policy content regarding tribal gaming compacts and organization licensee regulations remains largely the same, with the Senate version adding more detailed definitions of authorized games and clarifying that the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has no oversight role over certain gaming machines used by tribes.
Scope change
The bill's scope remains focused on amending Oklahoma gaming laws related to tribal-state compacts and organization licensees, but the Senate version adds clarifying definitions and operational limitations.
DEFINITION
Added Section 2 clarifying that 'authorized games' includes gaming authorized by the State-Tribal Gaming Act and other gaming lawfully conducted by Indian tribes in the state.
REQUIREMENT
Added language stating the Oklahoma Horse Racing Commission has no role in oversight of gaming machines or devices used by tribes under their compacts.
TECHNICAL
Changed document header from 'HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES' to 'SENATE FLOOR VERSION' and updated bill metadata to reflect Senate amendments.
ENFORCEMENT
Added language clarifying that participation in gaming under the act or model compact is lawful and not subject to criminal penalties.
Floor votes · House Mar 26, 2025
How they voted
66–30
Passed · 4 other
Total votes 100
Mar 26, 2025
D
Democratic19
89% Yea
R
Republican81
60% Yea
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
6
Committee
6
Amendments
1
Apr 24, 2025
Upper · Passed
Reported Do Pass as amended Business and Insurance committee; CR filed
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
upper
Mar 27, 2025
Lower · Passed
Engrossed, signed, to Senate
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Committee
Referred for engrossment
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Third Reading, Measure passed: Ayes: 66 Nays: 29
lower
Mar 26, 2025
Lower · Passed
Amended
lower
Mar 6, 2025
Lower · Passed
CR; Do Pass, amended by committee substitute Appropriations and Budget Committee
lower
Feb 11, 2025
Lower · Passed
Recommendation to the full committee; Do Pass Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
lower
Feb 7, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget Select Agencies Subcommittee
lower
Feb 5, 2025
Committee
Referred to Appropriations and Budget
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
First Reading
lower
2 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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