Gambling Control Act.
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Two Thirds
Fiscal committee
No
Appropriation
No
Current location
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- Introduced
- Passed Assembly
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Overview
Assembly Bill 2173 amends existing laws to require the California Gambling Control Commission to post public records of its votes on its website within two business days of the meeting. It also clarifies that certain actions related to tribal-state gaming compacts, such as executing amendments or intergovernmental agreements, are not considered ‘projects’ for the purposes of the California Environmental Quality Act. This bill primarily addresses the ratification and operational procedures related to tribal gaming compacts within the state.
Key provisions
- Requires the Gambling Control Commission to post meeting votes on its website.
- Clarifies that executing amendments to tribal-state gaming compacts is exempt from CEQA.
- Specifies that intergovernmental agreements negotiated pursuant to gaming compacts are also exempt from CEQA.
- Ratifies the tribal-state gaming compact between the State of California and the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians.
- Defines specific actions related to gaming compacts that are not considered ‘projects’ under CEQA.
Who is affected
- California Gambling Control Commission
- Tribal Governments (Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians)
- State of California
- County and City Governments
- Department of Transportation
Notable changes
- Establishes a requirement for public posting of voting records by the Gambling Control Commission.
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