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Proposition 94 – Amendment to Indian Gaming Compact – State of California
Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 94:
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.
Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 94:
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 1ยข. NO–94, 95, 96, 97.
RESULT – Pass: 4,645,274 / 55.8% Yes votes …… 3,685,926 / 44.2% No votes