“In review of the documentation, what we have to look at, I think it very much supports the auto-renew and that threshold has been met,” McCall said.

He said no current lawmakers were serving 15 years ago, when the compacts were negotiated.

Lawmakers gave the governor the power to renegotiate the rates and the compacts, McCall said.

“The governor has asked me my opinion,” McCall said. “I have given him my opinion and my counsel on it. He has made his decision on his approach.”

The Governor’s Office did not immediately respond to a request for comment.

The tribes have said they are willing to talk about increased rates if Stitt agrees that the compacts automatically renewed.

Stitt has discussed the possibility of allowing sports betting in exchange for higher rates. He also has talked with commercial operators about coming into the state, he said.

Either move would require legislative approval.

Senate President Pro Tem Greg Treat, R-Oklahoma City, said vehicles to make changes are available should an agreement be reached.