PROP
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Referendum on Amendment
to Indian Gaming Compact.
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SUMMARY Put on the Ballot by Petition Signatures
"Yes" Vote approves, and "No" Vote rejects, a law that ratifies an amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.
WHAT YOUR VOTE MEANS
YES A YES vote on this measure means: The
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians—a tribe that
owns two casinos in Riverside County with about 2,000 slot machines—could operate up to 5,000 slot machines. The tribe would make increased payments to the state
annually through 2030. |
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NO A NO vote on this measure means: The Agua Caliente tribe would be able to continue operating its existing casinos, but would not be able to significantly expand its casino operations. The tribe's current payments to the state would not be affected.
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ARGUMENTS
PRO YES on 94, 95, 96, 97 preserves four tribal gaming agreements and protects hundreds of millions of dollars each year they will provide to our state. The agreements increase the percentage of revenues tribes pay to the state, mandate strict new environmental protections, and share revenues with non-gaming tribes. |
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CON Part of Sacramento political deal for 4 wealthy, powerful tribes. Bad deal for California. Huge casino gambling expansion. Could ecomomically devastate other tribes. Lacks protections for workers, environment. Loophole language lets tribes manipulate revenue and underpay state. Revenue claims wildly exaggerated. Schools not guaranteed 1¢. NO —94, 95, 96, 97. |
FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
FOR
Coalition to Protect California’s
Budget and Economy
(800) 827-1267
info@YESforCalifornia.com
www.YESforCalifornia.com |
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AGAINST
Californians Against Unfair
Deals—No on 94, 95, 96, 97,
A coalition of tribes,
educators, taxpayers,
public safety officials,
labor, seniors,
environmentalists.
(310) 996-2676
www.NoUnfairDeals.com |
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