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A "Yes" vote approves and a "No" vote rejects, a law that:
- 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.
- Omits certain projects from scope of California Environmental Quality Act; amendment provides for Tribal Environmental Impact Report and intergovernmental procedure to address environmental impact;
- 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.
- Net increase in annual state revenues probably in the tens of millions of dollars, growing over time through 2030.
- 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.
- A YES vote on this measure means:
- The
Agua Caliente Band of
Cahuilla Indians--a tribe that
owns two casinos 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.
- A NO vote on this measure means:
- The
Agua Caliente tribe would be
able to continue operating its
existing casinos, but would
not be able to significantly
expand its casino operations.
The tribe's current payments
to the state would not be
affected.
- Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 97:
- YES on 94, 95, 96,
97 preserves four
tribal gaming agreements
and protects hundreds of
millions of dollars each year
they will provide to our state.
The agreements increase the
percentage of revenues tribes
pay to the state, mandate
strict new environmental
protections, and share
revenues with non-gaming
tribes.
Full Text of Argument In Favor,
Rebuttal
- Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 97:
- Part of Sacramento
political deal for 4
wealthy, powerful tribes. Bad
deal for California. Huge
casino gambling expansion.
Could economically
devastate other tribes. Lacks
protections for workers,
environment. Loophole
language lets tribes manipulate
revenue and underpay state.
Revenue claims wildly
exaggerated. Schools not
guaranteed 1¢. NO--94, 95,
96, 97.
Full Text of Argument Against,
Rebuttal
- Contact FOR Proposition 97:
- Coalition to Protect
California's Budget and
Economy
(800) 827-1267
info@YESforCalifornia.com
http://www.YESforCalifornia.com
- Contact AGAINST Proposition 97:
- Californians Against Unfair
Deals--No on 94, 95, 96,
97, A coalition of tribes,
educators, taxpayers,
public safety officials,
labor, seniors,
environmentalists.
(310) 996-2676
http://www.NoUnfairDeals.com
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League of Women Voters Video of Pros & Cons
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- how much money is being raised and spent on Prop 97
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Pass:
4,621,142 /
55.7% Yes votes ......
3,676,646 /
44.3% No votes