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Stand Up for California! is a statewide organization with a focus on gambling issues including tribal gaming, card clubs, horse racing, charitable gaming and the state lottery. Visit www.standupca.org | |
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S. 338 (Feinstein) Lytton Gaming Oversight Act - CSAC supports the position that all class II and class III gaming devices should be subject to IGRA and the two-part determination. California counties are at the forefront of responding to the myriad of challenges associated with the alarming rise of off-reservation Indian casinos in our state. Please support the effort of county governments in seeking reform. Join their effort to support Senator Feinstein's bill. Send a letter of support for S. 338.
Carcieri --Tribal Perspective: The National Congress of American Indians have requested a very limited remedy to the Supreme Courts ruling. "The NCAI calls upon Congress to reverse the Supreme Court's discriminatory decision and the damage to Congress' policy and intent, and amend the IRA to make clear that the benefits of the Indian Reorganization Act are available to all federally recognized Indian tribes;..." This proposed remedy does not take into consideration California's unique circumstances, impacts on local government, state agencies and surrounding communities of citizens. Call your Congressional Representatives. | |
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Spotlight 29 sacks general manager, personal assistant Debra Gruszecki · The Desert Sun · April 17, 2009 The general manager of Spotlight 29 Casino and his administrative assistant were dismissed this week. Raymond DelFiandra, who was general manager, was told Monday that his services were no longer required. His administrative assistant, Amy Redford, was let go as well.
Major legislation introduced to combat crime By Rob Capriccioso Apr 15, 2009 Indian Country Today WASHINGTON - Sen. Byron Dorgan, D-N.D., introduced major bipartisan legislation April 2 aimed at strengthening law enforcement and justice in Indian communities. Some Indian justice advocates said it could be strengthened, but generally agree it is a step in the right direction.
No on 1C - Editorial Press Enterprise April 14, 2009 Prop. 1C is a bad bet, an irresponsible measure that gambles on a short-term cash infusion while ignoring the substantial long-term costs. Californians have better uses for their votes than ratifying yet one more way for the governor and legislators to avoid honestly addressing the state's fiscal troubles. | |
Legislation
State Legislation:
ACR32: Miller - A mearsure to reaffirm state recogntion of the sovereign status of federally recognized Indian tribes as separate and independent governmental and political communitis.
HR 9: Price - Resolved by the Assembly of the State of California, That the week of March 1 to March 7, 2009, inclusive, be recognized as National Problem Gambling Awareness Week and the agencies and organizations described above be commended for their concerted effort to raise public awareness of problem gambling; and be it further
SB 126: Cedillo - Legislation is also needed to clarify that existing law requires that all charitable bingo must be played using a tangible card and that the only permissible electronic devices to be used by charitable bingo players are card-minding devices.
AB 293: Mendoza - (not sure of the intent of this bill)So far, addresses definitions etc. This is a wait and see.
SB 170: Florez - Williamson Act Contracts: Cancellation -OPPOSE
Committee Pulled the Bill. SB 357: Ducheny -Proposes to extend the sunset date of the Indian Gaming Special Distribution Fund (SDF) Grant Program, for grants to local jurisdictions to mitigate the impacts of tribal casinos, until January 1, 2020. Only 21 tribes pay into this fund - all have 1999 tribal state compacts. 1999 Compacts have failed the state both financially and socially.
SB 827 (G.O. Committee). Code maintenance bill that repeals and renumbers sections of the Government Code related to tribal gaming into one stand-alone Title in the Government Code.
SB 829 (G.O. Committee). Clarifies and updates the definition of "key employee" in the Gambling Control Act. Provides the Executive Director and Members of the California Gambling Control Commission (CGCC) with the authority to administer oaths of office to new Commission members and other specified employees of CGCC.
SB 830 (G.O. Committee). Clarifies the policy purpose of Horse Racing Law, reflecting the changes made to the law pursuant to the enactment of SB 16xx (Chapter 12, Statutes of 2009-10 Second Extraordinary Session). Specifically, the bill strikes the stated intent of law to allow parimutuel wagering on horse races to provide support for the network of California fairs.
SB 831 (G.O. Committee) California State Lottery: multistate lottery. Reinstates a provision of law intended to bring the California Lottery Act into compliance with a Superior Court writ that required the Lottery Commission to align the prize redemption period in state law with the redemption period authorized by agreement for Mega Millions. This change would only be necessary if the voters approve Proposition 1C in May 2009.
Federal Legislation:
S. 338 US Senator Feinstein: Requires a two-part determination for the expansion of the gaming facility or scope of gaming at Casino San Pablo operated by the Lytton Band. Provides greater scrunity by the public and local government. Restores the management of the size and scope of gaming to the State of California.PLEASE SEND A LETTER OF SUPPORT.
Compulsive Gambling Institute www.gamblingaddiction.cc 1-800-GAMBLER 24 Hour Problem Gambling Help Line - Tom Tucker, Chief Executive Officer
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