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ME LD554
ME LD554An Act To Create Gaming Equity and Fairness for the Native American Tribes in Maine
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Introduced
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
In Committee
02/22/2021
02/22/2021
Crossed Over
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
Passed
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
Dead
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
Vetoed
07/01/2021
07/01/2021
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
06/17/2021
06/17/2021
Introduced Session
130th Legislature
Bill Summary
Section 6(e) of the federal Maine Indian Claims Settlement Act of 1980, authorizes the amendment of the Act to Implement the Maine Indian Claims Settlement if such amendment is made with the agreement of the affected Tribe and relates to the enforcement or application of civil, criminal or regulatory laws of the Tribes or State, to the allocation or determination of governmental responsibility of the Tribes and the State over specified subject matters or geographical areas or to the allocation of jurisdiction between tribal and state courts. This amends the Maine law to provide that gaming is allowed under the terms established by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act.
AI Summary
This bill amends the Maine law to allow gaming activities by the Passamaquoddy Tribe, Penobscot Nation, and Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians within their respective Indian territory or trust land, as governed by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act. The bill overrides any state law that is contrary to the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act or this provision, effectively providing the tribes with greater autonomy and legal authority to conduct gaming operations on their lands.
Committee Categories
Military Affairs and Security
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
ORDERED SENT FORTHWITH. (on 07/01/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=554&snum=130 |
| State Bill Page | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/display_ps.asp?LD=554&snum=130 |
| House: C-A (H-713) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0399&item=2&snum=130 |
| BillText | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0399&item=1&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-713) | https://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN055402.pdf |
| House: C-A (H-713) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0399&item=2&snum=130 |
| Fiscal Note: C-A (H-713) | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/bills_130th/fiscalpdfs/FN055402.pdf |
| BillText | http://legislature.maine.gov/legis/bills/getPDF.asp?paper=HP0399&item=1&snum=130 |
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