Bill > AB2539

This bill modifies the process for ratifying tribal-state gaming compacts in California, which are agreements between the state and federally recognized Indian tribes that allow for certain types of gaming on tribal lands, as governed by the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. Currently, compacts executed after September 10, 1999, are automatically ratified if they are identical to previously ratified compacts and are not rejected by both houses of the Legislature within 30 days of submission by the Governor. This bill's key provision extends the rejection period for such compacts from 15 days to 20 days after the Legislature reconvenes if the initial 30-day period ends during a legislative recess, providing more time for review. The bill also makes minor technical changes to wording within the existing law regarding the ratification process and the Governor's authority.

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