Possible gambling expansion in Oklahoma delays budget talks
Republicans hold super majorities in both legislative chambers, but not enough in the 101-member House to pass a tax increase, which requires a three-fourths vote, without help from some of the chamber’s 26 Democrats.
Rep. Scott Inman said he reached a deal with House Republican leaders late Sunday night that would have generated more than $400 million. It included a cigarette tax increase, a cap on itemized income tax deductions, the restoration of the earned income tax credit that was eliminated last year, the elimination of about $50 million in oil and gas production incentives and the tribal gaming expansion.
But Senate President Pro Tem Mike Schulz said Senate Republicans won’t agree to expand tribal gambling. Schulz said the gaming expansion also would have authorized sports betting if a current federal ban were lifted by the U.S. Congress.
“I think we have too much gambling going on in this state. I think it’s too accessible,” said Schulz, R-Altus. “I think we have people who are spending milk and bread money in a casino rather than taking care of their kids
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