CA AB498

Ratifies the tribal-state gaming compact between California and the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, executed on March 9, 2023, pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988.

Exempts from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review the execution of the compact, amendments to it, and related intergovernmental agreements with county, city, and state agencies negotiated under the compact's authority.

Exempts from CEQA review the on-reservation impacts of compliance with the compact's terms, in deference to tribal sovereignty.

Preserves all other CEQA requirements for cities, counties, state agencies, and local jurisdictions except as expressly provided in this section.

Declares the bill an urgency statute effective immediately upon Governor's approval on May 22, 2023.