California Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97 (2008)
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Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97 were California
n ballot propositions
that sought to expand the scope of Native American gambling enterprises
in California. All four propositions were approved by voters during elections
on February 5, 2008
, Proposition 97 affected the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
.
All the propositions allowed the tribes to operate additional slot machine
s and changed the environmental impact assessment
procedures. The propositions also made the tribes pay additional deposits into the state General Fund.
California
California is a state located on the West Coast of the United States. It is by far the most populous U.S. state, and the third-largest by land area...
n ballot propositions
California ballot proposition
In California, a ballot proposition is a proposed law that is submitted to the electorate for approval in a direct vote . It may take the form of a constitutional amendment or an ordinary statute. A ballot proposition may be proposed by the State Legislature or by a petition signed by members of...
that sought to expand the scope of Native American gambling enterprises
Native American gambling enterprises
Native American gaming enterprises are gaming businesses operated on Indian reservations or tribal land in the United States. Indian tribes have limited sovereignty over these businesses and therefore are granted the ability to establish gambling enterprises outside of direct state...
in California. All four propositions were approved by voters during elections
California state elections, February 2008
The California state elections, February 2008 were held on February 5, 2008 throughout California. Presidential primaries and a special election for a State Assembly seat were among the contests held...
on February 5, 2008
Proposals
All propositions sought to expand Indian Gaming Compacts with individual tribes. Proposition 94 affected the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians, Proposition 95 affected the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, Proposition 96 affected the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay NationSycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation
The Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation is a federally recognized tribe of Mission Indians from Southern California, near the El Cajon. The Sycuan band are a Kumeyaay tribe, one of the four ethnic groups indigenous to San Diego County....
, Proposition 97 affected the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians
The Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians of the Agua Caliente Indian Reservation is a federally recognized tribe of Cahuilla Indians, located in Riverside County, California.-Reservation:...
.
All the propositions allowed the tribes to operate additional slot machine
Slot machine
A slot machine , informally fruit machine , the slots , poker machine or "pokies" or simply slot is a casino gambling machine with three or more reels which spin when a button is pushed...
s and changed the environmental impact assessment
Environmental impact assessment
An environmental impact assessment is an assessment of the possible positive or negative impact that a proposed project may have on the environment, together consisting of the natural, social and economic aspects....
procedures. The propositions also made the tribes pay additional deposits into the state General Fund.