Wis. lawmakers approve gaming oversight bill

THURSDAY, MARCH 13, 2003

The Wisconsin Assembly voted 59-38 to require more oversight of tribal casino compacts.

The bill requires legislative approval of any agreement longer than 15 years or that allows off-reservation gaming. It was drafted in response to Gov. Jim Doyle, a Democrat, who negotiated two open-ended deals that Republicans say won't benefit the state.

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Assembly approves new tribal gaming bill (The Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel 3/13)

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