BILL ANALYSIS �
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ASSEMBLY THIRD READING
AB 1267 (Hall)
As Amended April 29, 2013
2/3 vote. Urgency
SUMMARY : Ratifies the amendment to a tribal-state gaming compact
entered into between the State of California (State) and the Shingle
Springs Band of Miwok Indians (Tribe), executed on November 15, 2012.
Specifically, this bill :
1)Creates the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians Trust Fund in the
State Treasury (Trust Fund) as a special purpose trust fund, to be
administered by the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC),
for the receipt and deposit of revenue payments received by the
State from the Tribe pursuant to the amended tribal-state gaming
compact ratified by this measure and any trust fund agreement
executed by the State and the Tribe pursuant to this tribal-state
gaming compact, as specified.
2)Appropriates, continuously, from the Trust Fund to the CGCC the
amount necessary for specific purposes enumerated in the
tribal-state gaming compact and trust fund agreement, including
governmental operations of the Tribe and reduction of the Tribe's
existing debt related to its gaming facility. Provides for the
termination of the Trust Fund on January 1, 2016, or another date,
as specified.
3)Provides for the transfer of the amount of revenue payments made by
the Tribe to the State during the period between July 1, 2012, and
the date the amended tribal-state gaming compact ratified by this
measure becomes effective, from the General Fund to the Trust Fund
as an initial deposit pursuant to the terms of that tribal-state
gaming compact and any trust fund agreement.
4)Provides that, in deference to tribal sovereignty, certain actions
may not be deemed projects for purposes of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
5)Contains an urgency clause, allowing the bill to take effect
immediately upon enactment.
EXISTING LAW :
1)Provides, under the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (IGRA), for
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the negotiation and conclusion of compacts between federally
recognized Indian tribes and the state for the purpose of conducting
Class III gaming activities on Indian lands within a state as a
means of promoting tribal economic development, self-sufficiency,
and strong tribal governments. Existing law expressly authorizes a
number of tribal-state gaming compacts between the State and
specified Indian tribes.
2)Authorizes the conduct of Class III gaming activities to the extent
such activities are permitted by state law, a gaming compact has
been concluded by a federally recognized tribe and the state, and
the compact has been approved by the Secretary of the Interior.
3)Limits, under IGRA, the operation of Class III gaming activities to
Indian lands acquired on or before October 17, 1988. Existing law
also provides for certain exceptions to conduct gaming activities on
Indian lands acquired after October 17, 1988.
4)Defines, under IGRA, Indian lands to mean all lands within the
limits of any Indian reservation, and any lands title to which is
either held in trust by the United States for the benefit of any
Indian tribe or individual or held by any Indian tribe or individual
subject to restriction by the United States against alienation and
over which an Indian tribe exercises governmental power.
5)Requires, under IGRA, the state to negotiate to conclude a compact
in good faith with an Indian tribe having jurisdiction over the
Indian lands upon which the Class III gaming activity is to be
conducted. Existing law also provides the United States district
courts with jurisdiction over any cause of action initiated by a
tribal government alleging that the state failed to negotiate in
good faith to conclude a compact. Furthermore, existing law
prescribes the remedy, mediation supervised by the courts, if it is
found that the state failed to negotiate in good faith to conclude a
compact.
6)Authorizes the Governor, under the California Constitution, to
negotiate and conclude compacts, subject to ratification by the
Legislature.
FISCAL EFFECT : Unknown
COMMENTS : On Wednesday, April 10, 2013, the Assembly Governmental
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Organization Committee conducted an informational hearing on the
contents of this amended Compact.
1)Summary : The amended Tribal-State Gaming Compact between the State
and the Tribe, located in El Dorado County, California, was executed
on November 15, 2012. The amended Compact is intended to help the
Tribe continue funding programs in local communities that mitigate
the impact of gaming activities and address gambling addiction. The
amended Compact allows the operation of 3,000 gaming devices until
2020 when it increases to 4,000 machines - the existing 2008 Compact
authorizes the Tribe to operate a maximum of 5,000 gaming devices at
its Red Hawk Casino in Shingle Springs. Beginning in 2015, the
Tribe will pay to the State 15% of the casino's Net Win, less
temporary credits, as explained in greater detail below. The
amended Compact requires regular audits of gaming operations and
supersedes both the 1999 Shingle Springs Compact and the 2008
amended Compact (collectively referred to as the "original
Compact"), which were ratified by the Legislature. Once effective,
this amended Compact will be in full force and effect for state law
purposes until June 30, 2032.
2)Background on the Compact and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok
Indians : The Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians is an
approximately 500-member federally recognized tribe located on
160-acres in El Dorado County. The Tribe operates the Red Hawk
Casino, which officially opened in December of 2008. Currently, the
Tribe offers over 2,250 gaming devices, table games, a poker room
and a Bingo area, including several restaurants and bars within the
casino facility.
The Tribe's original Compact with the State was executed in 1999 but
the Tribe was never able to construct a casino pursuant to the terms
of that Compact due to the length of time required to obtain
pre-development entitlements and subsequent litigation related to
the pre-development entitlements. On June 30, 2008, former Governor
Schwarzenegger and the Tribe concluded the first set of amendments
to the original Compact that was initially executed in 1999.
The 2008 Compact amendments, among other things, significantly
increased the gaming facility's earning potential and revenue
payments to the State. Prior to 2008, the Tribe spent several years
and significant resources in developing a gaming facility that would
provide a revenue stream to improve the environment, educational
status, and the health, safety and general welfare of the Tribe's
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members. Since the time that the State and the Tribe entered into
the 2008 amended Compact, circumstances in the economy and market
competition changed, which caused and continue to cause, a
substantial reduction in revenues generated at the casino in
comparison to those that were anticipated.
The Compact's preamble indicates that the Tribe should be the
primary beneficiary of the casino, but since the opening of the
gaming facility, the State and other government entities have
received payments from the Tribe that far exceed the amount that the
Tribe has received for tribal governmental operations or to
otherwise meet the basic needs of its tribal citizens.
The Governor's office affirms that after review of the Tribes
financial situation, the Tribe and the State agree that if the Tribe
continues to pay revenue to the State pursuant to the terms of the
2008 amended Compact then the positive impact of the Tribe's
investment would not be fully realized and the Tribe would not
materially benefit from the casino. Additionally, the gaming
facility itself would not be economically viable.
The Compact's preamble contends that while the Tribe has met all of
its financial obligations to the State pursuant to the 2008 amended
compact, the Tribe maintains that its casino cannot currently or in
the coming years generate enough revenue for the Tribe to cover its
financial obligations related to the gaming facility, including its
operating expenses, payments to State and local government entities,
notes that come due in the year 2015, and amounts owed to its
management company, and other financial obligations.
In order for the Tribe to be successful in improving its fiscal
condition and meeting its short and long-term financial obligations,
the State and the Tribe agree that the Tribe must not only change
the structure of the Tribe's payment obligations to the State, but
must also seek, and obtain, restructuring of its respective
financial arrangements with local governments and the Tribe's
primary creditors. In November 2012, the Tribe signed a revised
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Intergovernmental Agreement
with El Dorado County (see below).
The Tribe and the State agree that this amended Compact is designed
to: a) enhance the Tribe's economic development and
self-sufficiency; b) protect the interests of the Tribe and its
members, the surrounding community, and the California public; and,
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c) promote and secure long-term stability, mutual respect, and
mutual benefits.
3)Revenue Provisions of the Amended Compact Include :
Revenue Contribution : The Tribe shall pay to the State 15% of Net
Win generated from the operation of the Tribe's gaming devices.
However, in recognition of significant predevelopment and
development costs incurred by the Tribe in relation to its gaming
facility and other fiscal challenges, the State and the Tribe have
agreed to specified payment terms during the duration of the
Compact.
The amended Compact provides a three-phased procedure for the
restructuring of the Tribe's debt and obligations: a) Phase 1 (July
1, 2012 - June 30, 2015) is referred to as the "Restructuring
Period;" b) Phase 2 (July 1, 2015 - June 30, 2020) is referred to as
the "Repositioning Period;" and, c) Phase 3 (July 1, 2020 - June
30, 2032).
Restructuring Period (Phase 1): From July 1, 2012, through June 30,
2015, the Tribe shall make no revenue contributions that are payable
to the State's General Fund, instead during this phase the Tribe
will transmit to the State the same amounts it would have paid under
the 2008 Compact (20% - 25% of Net Win) and those payments will be
directed to the Trust Fund, which is created as part of this amended
Compact. The Tribe will make revenue payments under the 2008
Compact terms until it restructures or refinances financial
obligations with the El Dorado County and management company, as
defined. The Trust Fund exists for the duration of the
restructuring period and can be terminated early or extended by
written agreement between the Tribe and the State, as specified.
Additionally, the Trust Fund is continuously appropriated to the
CGCC which is charged with administering it. Distributions shall be
made by the CGCC for the governmental operations of the Tribe,
including, tribal administration, health care, education, and
economic development. Furthermore, the Trust Fund is to assist the
Tribe in reducing its existing debt including the payment of
reasonable costs in connection with refinancing or restructuring its
debt load, terminating its management agreement, as defined, and any
related litigation or administrative proceedings resulting from its
current difficulties.
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Repositioning Period (Phase 2): From July 1, 2015, through June 30,
2020, the Tribe shall be obligated to pay to the State 15% of Net
Win generated from the operation of the Tribe's gaming devices.
However, during this period, the Tribe shall receive a credit in the
following amounts:
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| Repositioning Year | Annual Amount | Amount of |
| | of | Quarterly |
| | Repositioning | Repositioning |
| | Credit |Credit |
|-------------------------+------------------+--------------------|
| July 1, 2015 - June | $28,000,000 | $7,000,000 |
| 30, 2016 | | |
|-------------------------+------------------+--------------------|
| July 1, 2016 - June | $27,000,000 | $6,750,000 |
| 30, 2017 | | |
|-------------------------+------------------+--------------------|
| July 1, 2017 - June | $26,000,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 30, 2018 | | |
|-------------------------+------------------+--------------------|
| July 1, 2018 - June | $26,000,000 | $6,500,000 |
| 30, 2019 | | |
|-------------------------+------------------+--------------------|
| July 1, 2019 - June | $25,000,000 |$6,250,000 |
| 30, 2020 | | |
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Phase 3 : From July 1, 2020, through June 30, 2032, the Tribe will
be obligated to pay to the State 15% of the Net Win generated from
the operation of the Tribe's gaming devices for deposit into the
General Fund, as specified in the amended compact. The Tribe shall
receive a credit for payments made to the Special Distribution Fund
(SDF).
SDF : The Tribe agrees to pay its pro-rata share of reasonable state
regulatory costs and other obligations agreed to by the State under
the amended Compact. (The Tribe receives a credit for payments made
to the SDF.)
Payments to the Revenue Sharing Trust Fund (RSTF) or the Tribal
Nation Grant Fund : The Tribe shall pay into the RSTF or the Tribal
Nation Grant Fund, for distribution to Non-Gaming and Limited-Gaming
Tribes an amount equal to 3% of the Net Win. The "RSTF" is a fund
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created by the Legislature for the benefit of Non-Gaming Tribes and
Limited-Gaming Tribes. The "Tribal Nation Grant Fund" is a fund,
that once created by the Legislature, may make discretionary
distribution of funds to Non-Gaming Tribes and Limited-Gaming Tribes
upon application of such tribes for purposes related to effective
self-governance, self-determined community, and economic
development.
Meaningful Concessions : The Tribe agrees that the State is giving a
"meaningful concession" to it in that the Tribe's revenue sharing
payments will be significantly reduced over the term of the amended
Compact, and the State has agreed to assist the Tribe in achieving a
significant reduction in the debt associated with the Tribe's
casino.
Renegotiation of Terms with Creditors : The amended Compact requires
the Tribe to enter into the following written agreements with terms
and conditions that will materially improve the Tribe's financial
condition or otherwise provide such financial concessions as
necessary to implement the intent of the amended Compact: a) with
the County of El Dorado - for restructuring the amounts and
application of the local government payments made by the Tribe to
the County; b) with Lakes Entertainment Inc., the Tribe's casino
management company - for the restructuring of the debt the Tribe
owes the company (due no later than December 31, 2015); and, c)
within four years from the effective date of the amended Compact,
the Tribe must enter into written agreements that effectuate a
refinancing or a restructuring of the bond debt.
The Tribe is required to present evidence to the Governor that the
written agreements referenced above have been executed and the
Governor must determine whether such agreements and other supporting
materials satisfy the amended Compact terms and conditions. If the
Tribe satisfactorily complies with the conditions of repositioning
its financial commitments to major creditors, the Tribe may apply
the amended revenue contributions, as detailed in the amended
Compact. If not, the Tribe will be required to revert back to the
2008 Compact terms.
4)Other Key Provisions of the Amended Compact :
Authorized Class III Gaming : In addition to any Class II games, the
Tribe is authorized to operate gaming devices (slot machines),
banking or percentage card games, and any devices or games that are
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authorized under state law to the California State Lottery. The
Tribe may not operate roulette games (table or mechanical) or any
game that incorporates the physical use of a die or dice. The Tribe
shall not engage in Class III Gaming that is not expressly
authorized in the amended Compact.
Authorized Facilities and Number of Gaming Devices : The Tribe is
entitled to operate up to a total of 3,000 gaming devices through
June 30, 2020, and after that date the Tribe is entitled to operate
an additional 1,000 gaming devices, up to a total of 4,000 gaming
devices. The Tribe is currently authorized to operate up to 5,000
gaming devices but only has approximately 2,250 in operation. The
Tribe may establish and operate not more than one gaming facility
within the boundaries of the Shingle Springs Rancheria, as those
boundaries existed as of January 1, 2007, located in El Dorado
County, as legally described in the amended Compact.
Exclusivity : Provides for the exclusive right to conduct Class III
gaming. In the event the exclusive right to operate Class III
gaming is lost and/or other non-Indian entities legally are able to
engage in Class III gaming in California, the Tribe shall have the
right to terminate this amended Compact and cease gaming activities.
The Tribe may choose to continue to operate under this amended
Compact with an entitlement to reduce specified Revenue
Contributions as specified in the amended Compact.
Local Agreements : In November 2012, the Tribe signed a revised MOU
and Intergovernmental Agreement with El Dorado County (County). The
amended MOU reallocates certain amounts currently paid by the Tribe
to the County to certain other mutually agreed upon uses. In lieu
of making the High Occupancy Vehicle (HOV) Payment to build carpool
lanes on Highway 50 near the casino as required under the previous
MOU (September 28, 2006), the Tribe will make one payment annually
of $5.2 million to the County for the duration of the agreement to
be used by the County for public improvements located within the
designated boundaries as specified, including, but without
limitation, to road improvements and/or maintenance ("Qualifying
Public Improvements"). The HOV lanes were thought to be needed to
alleviate a dramatic increase in traffic by officials. The traffic
did not materialize. And then the federal government offered
stimulus money for the same roadwork.
The MOU also takes into consideration the increased expenses to the
Tribe's health program for caring for non-Indian citizens of the
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County. The County shall pay the Tribe an annual contribution of
$2.6 million to be applied to the Tribe's health programs that
service both tribal and non-members and may be used for, among other
things, behavioral health services, outreach services, dental care
services, insurance costs and reimbursement of medical expenses.
The County is not obligated to make such payment before the Tribe
makes its Qualifying Public Improvements payment. Each July 1
thereafter, the Tribe shall submit to the County an annual written
summary detailing the expenditures made with the funds from the
Qualifying Healthcare Contribution.
Patron Protections : The Tribe agrees to binding arbitration before
a single arbitrator, who shall be a retired judge, for disputes over
patron injuries and gambling, as specified.
Environmental Protections : The Tribe is required to prepare a
Tribal Environmental Impact Report (TEIR) prior to initiating a
development project for a facility, to measure off-reservation
environmental impacts including an evaluation of energy consumption.
A completed TEIR shall be filed with the County, the Department of
Justice, and the State Clearinghouse. In the event that no
agreement on mitigation is reached, either party may demand binding
arbitration. Failure to prepare an adequate TEIR when required may
warrant an injunction or other appropriate equitable relief where
appropriate.
Labor Provisions : If the Tribe employs 250 or more persons in a
tribal casino facility, then the provisions of the Tribal Labor
Relations Ordinance (TLRO) become effective. The TLRO provides for
a secret ballot election. The Tribe reached a labor agreement with
UNITE HERE International Union in July 2008.
Employee Protections : The Tribe has granted employees the right to
collectively bargain. The Tribe has agreed to participate in the
state's worker's compensation system and unemployment insurance
program, to comply with federal and state occupational health and
safety standards, and to consent to the jurisdiction of the state
agencies and courts enforcing all of those standards. The Tribe
also has agreed to enhanced employment discrimination provisions.
Public and Workplace Liability : The Tribe is required to obtain and
maintain a commercial general liability insurance policy which
provides coverage of no less than $10 million. The Tribe is not
obligated to waive its sovereign immunity with respect to punitive
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damages. However, the Tribe agrees to waive sovereign immunity for
claims up to the limit of the insurance policy. The amended Compact
requires the Tribe to prepare a Tort Liability Ordinance stipulating
that California Tort Law shall govern claims except for punitive
damages. The ordinance shall provide that the Tribe consents to
binding arbitration. If the Tribe fails to prepare a Tort Liability
Ordinance, all of California Tort Law applies. Furthermore, the
Tribe agrees that it will participate in the state's unemployment
compensation program for providing benefits and unemployment
compensation disability benefits to employees at the casino. The
Tribe shall withhold all taxes due to the State, except for Tribal
members living on the Tribe's reservation, and forward such amounts
to the State.
Building and Safety Standards : The casino must adopt and comply
with federal and State workplace and occupational health and safety
standards.
Enhanced Audit and Compliance Review Procedures : In addition to
providing for an annual independent audit, the compact allows the
State to conduct its own annual audit and compact compliance review.
Inspection of Gaming Devices : The amended Compact requires that the
software used for the play on a gaming device be tested, approved,
and certified by an independent or state governmental gaming test
laboratory. Gaming devices are required to be tested by a gaming
test laboratory and the Tribal Gaming Agency (TGA). The CGCC shall
inspect all gaming devices in operation at the casino, including all
the software, hardware, and associated equipment and systems that
support the operation of the gaming devices, on a random basis four
times annually to confirm that they operate and play properly. The
CGCC shall review the Tribe's technical standards, regulations and
internal controls applicable to gaming devices.
Minimum Internal Control Standards (MICS) : The amended Compact
requires the Tribe to conduct its Gaming Activities pursuant to an
internal control system that implements MICS that are no less
stringent than specified MICS of the National Indian Gaming
Commission (NIGC). It requires gaming to operate pursuant to a
written internal control system that reasonably assures that assets
are safeguarded and accountability over assets is maintained,
liabilities are properly recorded and contingent liabilities are
properly disclosed, financial records are accurate and reliable,
transactions are performed in accordance with the Tribe's
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authorization. Furthermore, it requires the Tribe to contract with
an independent certified public accountant (CPA) at least annually,
at the Tribe's expense, to verify compliance with the Tribe's
written internal control standards.
Problem Gambling : The Tribe must train supervisors and floor
employees on identifying and managing problem gambling, include a
responsible gaming message in advertising, provide signage and
education materials at conspicuous locations aimed at preventing
problem gambling, and adopt a code of conduct derived from the
American Gaming Association's code.
Tobacco : The Tribe agrees to provide a non-smoking area in the
gaming facility and to utilize a ventilation system throughout the
gaming facility that exhausts tobacco smoke to the extent reasonably
feasible under state-of-the-art technology existing as of the date
of the construction or significant renovation of the gaming
facility, and further agrees not to offer or sell tobacco to anyone
under 18 years of age.
Prohibitions Regarding Minors : The Tribe shall prohibit persons
under the age of 21 years from being present in any room or area in
which gaming activities are being conducted unless the person is en
route to a nongaming area of the gaming facility, or is employed at
the gaming facility in a capacity other than as a gaming employee.
Alcohol Sales : Makes it explicit that the purchase, sale, and
service of alcoholic beverages shall be subject to state law.
Tribal Ownership, Management, and Control of Gaming Operation : The
gaming operation authorized under this amended Compact shall be
owned solely by the Tribe.
Effective Date : The amended Compact is not effective until it is
ratified in accordance with state law, and notice of approval by the
U.S. Secretary of the Interior is published in the Federal Register.
Upon all the necessary approvals, the compact will be valid until
June 30, 2032.
5)Prior Legislation : AB 517 (Hall), Chapter 12, Statutes of 2012,
ratified the tribal-state gaming compact entered into between the
State and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria of Sonoma
County, executed on March 27, 2012.
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AB 787 (Chesbro), Chapter 340, Statutes of 2012, ratified the
amendment to the tribal-state gaming compact entered into between
the State and the Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians, executed on
July 25, 2012.
AB 1418 (Hall), Chapter 412, Statutes of 2011, ratified a revised
tribal-state gaming compact between the State and Pinoleville Pomo
Nation, authorizing the Tribe to commence Class III Gaming with up
to 900 gaming devices, executed on August 8, 2011. Required
contributions to the SDF and the RSTF, as specified, instead of
requiring revenue contributions to the General Fund.
AB 1020 (Chesbro), Chapter 27, Statutes of 2011, ratified a revised
compact between the State and the Habematolel Pomo of Upper Lake
executed by Governor Brown on March 17, 2011. Authorized the Tribe
to operate up to 750 gaming devices with up to 15% of the Net Win
from those gaming devices be paid to the SDF and RSTF, instead of
requiring revenue contributions to the General Fund.
AB 122 (Coto), Chapter 3, Statutes of 2010, ratified the
tribal-state gaming compact entered into between the State and the
Pinoleville Pomo Nation executed by the Governor on March 10, 2009.
AB 3072 (Price), Chapter 334, Statutes of 2008, ratified the first
amendment to a tribal-state gaming compact entered into between the
State and the Shingle Springs Band of Miwok Indians, executed on
June 30, 2008.
SB 106 (Wiggins), Chapter 37, Statutes of 2007, ratified a new
compact between the State and the Yurok Tribe of the Yurok
Reservation.
SB 174 (Ducheny), Chapter 39, Statutes of 2007, ratified the first
compact amendment to the compact between the State and Sycuan Band
of the Kumeyaay Nation.
SB 175 (Ducheny), Chapter 38, Statutes of 2007, ratified the first
compact amendment to the compact between the State and the Morongo
Band of Mission Indians.
SB 903 (Padilla), Chapter 40, Statutes of 2007, ratified the first
compact amendment to the compact between the State and the Pechanga
Band of Luise�o Indians.
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SB 941 (Padilla), Chapter 226, Statutes of 2007, ratified the first
compact amendment to the compact between the State and the San
Manuel Band of Serrano Mission Indians.
SB 957 (Torlakson), Chapter 41, Statutes of 2007, ratified the first
compact amendment to the compact between the State and the Agua
Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
SB 470 (Ducheny), Chapter 527, Statutes of 2006, ratified the first
amendment to the compact between the State and the Quechan Tribe of
the Fort Yuma Reservation.
SB 1117 (Burton), Chapter 856, Statutes of 2004, ratified two new
and two amended compacts entered into between the State and the
following tribes: Coyote Valley Band of Pomo Indians (new compact);
Fort Mojave Indian Tribe (new compact); Buena Vista Rancheria of
Me-Wuk Indians (amended compact); and, Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay
Indians (amended compact).
AB 687 (Nu�ez), Chapter 91, Statutes of 2004, ratified amendments to
five compacts entered into between the State and the following
tribes: Pala Band of Mission Indians; Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission
Indians of the Pauma and Yuima Reservation; Rumsey Band of Wintun
Indians; United Auburn Indian Communities; and, Viejas Group of
Kumeyaay Indians. Provides for the issuance of bonds in an amount
not to exceed $1.5 billion by the California Infrastructure and
Economic Development Bank and requires the net proceeds of the sale
of the compact assets to be deposited in the Traffic Congestion
Relief Fund and the Transportation Deferred Investment Fund.
SB 930 (Burton) Chapter 802, Statutes of 2003, ratified a compact
between the State and the Torres-Martinez Desert Cahuilla Indians.
SB 411 (Ducheny), Chapter 790, Statutes of 2003, ratified compacts
between the State and the La Posta Band of Diegueno Mission Indians
and the Santa Ysabel Band of Diegueno Mission Indians in San Diego
County.
AB 1385 (Battin), Chapter 874, Statutes of 1999, designated the
Governor as the state officer responsible for negotiating and
executing compacts between the State and federally recognized Indian
tribes located in the state. Ratifies 57 compacts and creates two
special funds in the State Treasury (SDF and RSTF) for the deposit
of revenues derived from Indian gaming and gaming device licensing
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fees.
SB 287 (Burton), Chapter 409, Statutes of 1998, ratified 11 compacts
negotiated between the State of California and Indian tribes that
permitted Class III Gaming devices on tribal lands and established a
process for ratifying other compacts.
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