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CA AB475
Bill
Status
6/17/2015
Primary Sponsor
Franklin Bigelow
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AI Summary
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Ratifies the tribal-state gaming compact between California and the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians, executed on February 1, 2015
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Exempts specified tribal gaming compact actions from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) requirements in deference to tribal sovereignty, including compact execution, amendments, and intergovernmental agreements with county/city/state transportation departments
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Exempts on-reservation compliance impacts and sale of compact assets from CEQA project designation
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Clarifies that exemptions do not apply to cities, counties, or the Department of Transportation except as expressly provided in the compact
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Takes effect immediately as an urgency statute to enhance economic development and stability of the Jackson Rancheria Band of Miwuk Indians
Legislative Description
Tribal gaming: compact ratification.
Last Action
Chaptered by Secretary of State - Chapter 8, Statutes of 2015.
6/17/2015