Pro Tem Treat Comments on Car Tag and Tobacco Compact Agreement

OKLAHOMA CITY – Senate Pro Tem Greg Treat, R – Oklahoma City, today released the following statement after Governor Kevin Stitt signed car tag and tobacco compact agreements with the Chickasaw Nation.

“This is a major win for the state of Oklahoma and our tribal partners,” Pro Tem Treat said. “It also highlights the importance of the progress we can make as a state when we work together. I applaud everyone involved, including Chickasaw Nation Governor Bill Anoatubby and Governor Stitt, who negotiated these compacts. I also appreciate my colleagues in both the Senate and House who came in during our special legislative session several months ago to override vetoes of the extension to the existing compacts, which gave more time for further discussions that led to this resolution. Without our action, I do not believe this would have come to fruition. These agreements with the tribes bring in millions of dollars to the state annually and go toward essential services that benefit all Oklahomans. This is a step in the right direction and something I hope we can build on moving forward while fostering positive relationships with our tribal partners.”

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