Indian Gaming Compacts. Referendum.

A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, a statute that:

• Ratifies tribal gaming compacts between the state and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot Tribe.
• Omits certain projects related to executing the compacts or amendments to the compacts from scope of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Summary of Legislative Analyst's Estimate of Net State and Local Government Fiscal Impact:

• One-time payments between $16 million and $35 million from the North Fork tribe to local governments in the Madera County area to address costs related to the operation of a new casino.
• Annual payments over a 20-year period averaging around $10 million from the North Fork tribe to the state and local governments in the Madera County area to address costs related to the operation of a new casino.
• Increased revenue from economic growth in the Madera County area generally offset by revenue losses from decreased economic activity in surrounding areas.