The California Senate voted 31-4 on Monday to pass a bill that limits compact negotiations.
The bill bars the governor from negotiating a compact for casino sites that are not yet in trust. Sen. Dean Florez, a Democrat who sponsored SB1695, is targeting "reservation shopping" among tribes.
The Bush administration, without public comment or consulting tribes, implemented a similar policy.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs isn't allowed to approve compacts that refer to sites that are not considered "Indian lands" under the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
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California Senate passes compact negotiation bill
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
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