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Tribal Casino Measure Advances in Arizona21 May 2002PHOENIX, Arizona – As reported by the Associated Press: "Supporters of a plan to renew Indian casino operations for more than two decades fought off hostile amendments in the House on Monday and prepared the bill for a deciding vote. "Sitting as a Committee of the Whole House, representatives rejected amendments that sought to shorten the length of the proposed deal, require full disclosure of casino finances and water down a `poison pill' provision that protects tribes' exclusive rights to casino gambling. Members then endorsed the bill (SB1001) on a 30-10 vote. "While 20 members were absent from the floor, the total was 10 votes short of the two-thirds majority the tribes want from both chambers to protect the bill from a referendum election. The House is scheduled to vote on formal approval today. "…Under the plan, which was negotiated by Gov. Jane Hull and 17 tribes, Las Vegas-style blackjack would be allowed and more slot machines would be put into play. The state would get regulatory oversight and up to 8 percent of the gross gambling take. "One amendment that was added by the House would require the tribes to disclose their profits to the public, limit the agreements -- or compacts -- to 23 years and provide an extra 1,000 slot machines to the Navajo Nation…" |