“This extension allows tribes to continue along the path toward self-sufficiency and economic development,” Sen. Dodd said. “Also, it gives the state more time to negotiate long-term agreements that will benefit the state, employees and patrons.”
Many California tribes entered 20-year gaming compacts with the state that were briefly extended and set to expire on June 30.
However, Sen. Dodd’s legislation, Senate Bill 898, grants an additional 18-month extension to 26 tribes and a one-year extension to three tribes.
The bill was approved by the Senate with bipartisan support Monday after passing the Assembly on Friday. The bill heads to Gov. Newsom for his signature.
The following tribes are affected by this legislation:
Alturas Indian Rancheria
Augustine Band of Cahuilla Indians
Bear River Band of the Rohnerville Rancheria
Berry Creek Rancheria of Maidu Indians of California
Big Sandy Rancheria of Western Mono Indians of California
Bishop Paiute Tribe
Blue Lake Rancheria
Cachil Dehe Band of Wintun Indians of the Colusa Indian Community of the Colusa Rancheria
Cahto Tribe of the Laytonville Rancheria
Cahuilla Band of Indians
Campo Band of Diegueno Mission Indians of the Campo Indian Reservation
Chemehuevi Indian Tribe of the Chemehuevi Reservation
Cher-ae Heights Indian Community of the Trinidad Rancheria
Chicken Ranch Rancheria of Me-Wuk
Elem Indian Colony of Pomo Indians of the Sulphur Bank Rancheria
Ewiiaapaayp Band of Kumeyaay Indians
Hopland Band of Pomo Indians
Manchester Band of Pomo Indians of the Manchester Rancheria
Middletown Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
Pauma Band of Luiseno Mission Indians of the Pauma & Yuima Reservation
Picayune Rancheria of Chukchansi Indians of California
Pit River Tribe
Redding Rancheria
Resighini Rancheria
Robinson Rancheria
Santa Rosa Indian Community of the Santa Rosa Rancheria
Sherwood Valley Rancheria of Pomo Indians of California
Soboba Band of Luiseno Indians
Table Mountain Rancheria
Bill Dodd represents the Third Senate District, which includes all or portions of Napa, Solano, Yolo, Sonoma, Contra Costa, and Sacramento counties.
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