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In the Budget Reconciliation Act of 1993, Congress provided income tax incentives to businesses located on Indian reservations. The way the term "Indian reservations" was used in the bill caused confusion as to Congressional intent. To resolve this issue, Congress further defined "reservations" and portions of Oklahoma that qualify as reservations in the Taxpayer Relief Act of 1997. With this latest action, Congress has made certain its intent for application of these tax incentives in Oklahoma.

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1997 - First Session of the 46th Legislature

Members of the Legislature dealt with several major issues in the 1997 session, including regulation of pig farms, restructuring of the electric utility industry, telecommunications, welfare reform, restrictions on consumer loans, and higher education tuition increases. 

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