Sen. Bill Coleman and Rep. Ken Luttrell announced Tuesday that they will move forward with a new version of a bill to legalize sports betting after securing support from key stakeholders.

After years of negotiations, the Ponca City Republicans said this new legislation that supports public education and economic growth has support from the Oklahoma City Thunder, a supermajority of the tribes that are members of the Oklahoma Indian Gaming Association and the state’s leading public universities.

Coleman filed new bill language yesterday through an amendment to House Bill 1047. He said he expects the full Senate will vote on the measure this week.