California Proposition 1A (2000)
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This page is about a 2000 California proposition labeled "Proposition 1A". Consult the Proposition 1A disambiguation page if you are looking for a different Proposition 1A.
California Proposition 1A, also known as the Gambling on Tribal Lands Amendment, was on the March 7, 2000 ballot in California, where it was approved with 64.4% of voters in favor.
It authorized the governor to negotiate compacts with federally recognized Indian tribes on Indian lands in California to operate slot machines, lotteries and banking and percentage card games, subject to legislative ratification.
Proposition 1A was a legislatively-referred constitutional amendment, placed on the ballot by the California State Legislature as a proposed modification of the Section 19 of Article IV of the California Constitution.
Ballot language
The summary of the ballot measure prepared by the California Attorney General read:
- Modifies state Constitution's prohibition against casinos and lotteries, to authorize Governor to negotiate compacts, subject to legislative ratification, for the operation of slot machines, lottery games, and banking and percentage card games by federally recognized Indian tribes on Indian lands in California, in accordance with federal law.
- Authorizes slot machines, lottery games, and banking and percentage card games to be conducted and operated on tribal lands subject to the compacts.
Fiscal impact estimate
The California Legislative Analyst's Office provided an estimate of net state and local government fiscal impact for Proposition 1A. That estimate was:
- Uncertain fiscal effect on state and local tax revenues ranging from minor impact to significant annual increases.
- State license fees of tens of millions of dollars each year available for gambling-related costs and other programs.
Campaign spending
Financial supporters of Proposition 1A massively outspent opponents. $23,923,458 was spent in favor, and $3,783 against.
Financial supporters included:
- San Manuel Band of Mission Indians, $8,711,261
- Morongo Band of Mission Indians, $4,620,000
- Pechanga Band of Luiseno Mission Indians, $3,664,827
Path to the ballot
Proposition 1A was voted onto the ballot by the California State Legislature via Assembly Bill 1391 of the 1999-2000 Regular Session (Chapter 727, Statutes of 1999).
- The vote to put it on the ballot in the California State Assembly was 75 affirmative votes and 4 negative votes.
- The vote in the California State Senate was unanimous: 35 "yes" and 0 "no."
See also
External links
- Official Voter Guide to Proposition 1A
- Full text of Proposition 1A
- Smart Voter on Proposition 1A
- Cal Voter on Prop 1A
- Top Ten contributors
