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AL HJR66
Joint Resolution
Status
3/31/2015
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Jackson
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AI Summary
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Requests Governor Robert Bentley to comply with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (25 U.S.C. Section 2701, et seq.) by entering into good faith negotiations with the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
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Directs negotiations toward establishing a Tribal-State Compact for Class III gaming within Alabama, the only federally recognized Indian tribe in the state.
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Seeks to ensure Alabama receives fair and equitable revenue share from Indian gaming activities for exclusive deposit into the State General Fund.
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Aims to control the proliferation of Class III gaming within the state through formalized compact agreements.
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Acknowledges that gaming income must be utilized for the benefit and welfare of the Indian tribe under federal law.
Legislative Description
Governor urged to enter into good faith negotiations with Poarch Band of Creek Indians to develop a Tribal-State Compact concerning Class III gaming
Resolutions, Legislative
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
3/31/2015