February 2008 Presidential Primary Election
Proposition 97 – Gaming Compact Between the State and the Agua Caliente Tribe.
Referendum.
Definition: Referendum: A referendum is the power of the people to approve or reject statutes adopted by the Legislature.
Summary
A “Yes” vote approves, and a “No” vote rejects, a law that:
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Ratifies amendment to existing gaming compact between the state and Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians; amendment would permit tribe to operate 3,000 additional slot machines;
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Omits certain projects from scope of California Environmental Quality Act; amendment provides for Tribal Environmental Impact Report and intergovernmental procedure to address environmental impact;
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Revenue paid by tribe to be deposited into General Fund; tribe would make $23,400,000 annual payment and pay percentage of revenue generated from the additional slot machines to the state.
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Fiscal Impact: Net increase in annual state government revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.
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Fiscal Impact: For local governments in Riverside County, potential net increase of revenues due to economic growth and potential increased payments from the tribe to offset higher costs.
What a Yes or No Vote Means
YES: A “YES” vote on this measure means: The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians – a tribe that owns a casino 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.
NO: A “NO” vote on this measure means: The Agua Caliente tribe would be able to continue operating its existing casino, but would not be able to significantly expand its casino operations. The tribe’s current payments to the state would not be affected.
Full Text of Proposition 97/Proposed Law - (PDF)
Official Campaign Web Sites and Contact Information
- Yes on Propositions 94, 95, 96, 97
Yes for California
Phone: (800) 827-1267
Email: info@YESforCalifornia.com
Web site: www.yesforcalifornia.com
- No on Proposition 94, 95, 96, 97
No on the Unfair Gambling Deals: Props 94, 95, 96, 97
Phone: (310) 996-2676 (Los Angeles)
Phone: (650) 340-0470 (Burlingame)
Email: info@NoUnfairDeals.com
Web site: www.nounfairdeals.com
Who Signed the Ballot Arguments
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Yes on Proposition 94, 95, 96, 97
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger
Jack O’Connell, California Superintendent of Public Instruction
Chief Gene Gantt, legislative director, California Fire Chiefs Association -
No on Proposition 94, 95, 96, 97
Marty Hittelman, President, California Federation of Teachers
John A. Gomez, Jr., President, American Indian Rights and Resources Organization
Lenny Goldberg, Executive Director, California Tax Reform Association
News Articles
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2 sides of casino proposals argued, by Laura Norton, Press Democrat, January 15, 2008.
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Stakes are high in casino referendums, by Chris Bagley, North County Times, January 12, 2008.
Follow the Money
PROPOSITION 94, 95, 96, 97 |
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Position |
Support |
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Oppose |
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Total Raised |
$104,531,361 |
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$37,889,100 |
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Top Donors |
Name |
Amount |
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Name |
Amount |
Morongo Band of Mission Indians |
$42,046,064 |
United Auburn Indian
Community of the Auburn Rancheria |
$12,534,500
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Pechanga Band of Luiseño
Mission Indians |
$41,051,365 |
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Pala Band of Mission
Indians [Pala, CA] |
$12,510,500 |
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Agua Caliente Band
of Cahuilla Indians |
$14,865,025 |
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Unite HERE International Union |
$3,000,000 |
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Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation |
$6,031,637 |
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Hollywood
Park Race Track Bay Meadows Race Track (tied)
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$2,756,750
|
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California Republican
Party |
$500,000 |
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Detailed information about all contributors for and against Proposition 97 is available from campaign finance reports at Cal-Access, the Secretary of State's campaign disclosure web site. To view the most recent contributions, select a committee and click "Late and $5000+ Contributions Received".
This page was first published on December
16, 2007 |
Last updated on
May 29, 2008
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