OK SB613

Amends Section 280 of Title 3A of the Oklahoma Statutes to clarify that tribal gaming compact authority can be set forth in a law, ordinance, charter provision, or resolution by the tribe's governing body.

Establishes that no further state or gubernatorial action is required before a model tribal gaming compact takes effect once signed by the tribe's chief executive officer.

Permits gaming activities authorized by the model compact when played pursuant to an effective compact, notwithstanding Sections 941-988 of Title 21 of the Oklahoma Statutes.

Directs allocation of gaming fees received by the state: prior to July 1, 2008, 12% to Oklahoma Higher Learning Access Trust Fund and 88% to Education Reform Revolving Fund; on or after July 1, 2008, 12% to General Revenue Fund and 88% to Education Reform Revolving Fund, with the first $20,833.33 monthly transferred to the Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services for compulsive gambling treatment and education programs.

Takes effect November 1, 2017.