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NY S07117
NY S07117Provides for amendments to a tribal-state compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians to provide the Seneca Nation of Indians the exclusive right to conduct gaming within the certain geographic areas.
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Introduced
05/18/2023
05/18/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
12/31/2024
Introduced Session
2023-2024 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to amendments to a tribal-state compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians
AI Summary
This bill amends the executive law to authorize the Governor to amend and continue the tribal-state compact with the Seneca Nation of Indians. The bill provides the Seneca Nation with the exclusive right to conduct gaming within a specific geographic area in New York. The amendment must be consistent with the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and provide certain assurances, such as allowing employees to participate in labor unions and maintaining an adequate civil recovery system and liability insurance. The bill also states that if the Governor fails to negotiate in good faith, the state waives its sovereign immunity, allowing the Seneca Nation to take legal action against the Governor.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN (on 05/06/2024)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2023/S7117 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S07117&term=2023&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S07117 |
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