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State of California November 4, 2014 Election
Proposition 48
Indian Gaming Compacts
State of California

Referendum - Majority Approval Required

Fail: 2,702,157 / 39.0% Yes votes ...... 4,219,881 / 61.0% No votes

See Also: Index of all Propositions

Results as of Dec 14 10:50am, 100.0% of Precincts Reporting (24435/24435)
Information shown below: Summary | Fiscal Impact | Yes/No Meaning | Official Information | Arguments |

Should the tribal gaming compacts negotiated by Governor Brown with the North Fork and Wiyot Tribes and ratified by legislative statute be allowed to go into effect?

Summary Prepared by the State Attorney General:
A "Yes" vote approves, and a "No" vote rejects, a statute that:

  • Ratifies tribal gaming compacts between the state and the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot Tribe.
  • Omits certain projects related to executing the compacts or amendments to the compacts from scope of the California Environmental Quality Act.

Fiscal Impact from the Legislative Analyst:

  • One-time payments between $16 million and $35 million from the North Fork tribe to local governments in the Madera County area to address costs related to the operation of a new casino.
  • Annual payments over a 20-year period averaging around $10 million from the North Fork tribe to the state and local governments in the Madera County area to address costs related to the operation of a new casino.
  • Increased revenue from economic growth in the Madera County area generally offset by revenue losses from decreased economic activity in surrounding areas.

Meaning of Voting Yes/No
A YES vote on this measure means:
The state's compacts with the North Fork Rancheria of Mono Indians and the Wiyot Tribe would go into effect. As a result, North Fork would be able to construct and operate a new casino in Madera County and would be required to make various payments to state and local governments, Wiyot, and other tribes.

A NO vote on this measure means:
The state's compacts with North Fork and Wiyot would not go into effect. As a result, neither tribe could begin gaming unless new compacts were approved by the state and federal governments.

Official Sources of Information
Arguments Submitted

Summary of Arguments FOR Proposition 48:
Supported by GOVERNOR JERRY BROWN, a YES vote on 48 will create THOUSANDS OF JOBS, generate ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITIES in one of the state's poorest regions, retain LOCAL CONTROL of a strongly-supported project, provide REVENUE TO STATE and LOCAL GOVERNMENTS, promote tribal self-sufficiency, and avoid development in environmentally sensitive regions.

Summary of Arguments AGAINST Proposition 48:
Opens floodgate for off- reservation gaming. Bad deal for California. Breaks promise that Indian casinos would be on original tribal land. Authorizes massive off- reservation casino bringing more crime and pollution to Central Valley. No new money to the state general fund or schools. Vote NO on Prop. 48.
Contact FOR Proposition 48:
Gary Gilbert, Former Chairman, Madera County Board of Supervisors
Vote Yes 48 Campaign
P.O. Box 155
Oakhurst, CA 93644
(559) 877-2740
VoteYes48@gmail.com http://www.VoteYes48.com

Contact AGAINST Proposition 48:
No on Prop. 48--Keep Vegas-Style Casinos Out of Neighborhoods
http://www.stopreservationshopping.com

  Official Information

Secretary of State

Campaign Finance Data

VotersEdge

  • Funding Summary for Prop 48 - the most complete information: everything on this page plus funding, news articles, endorsements, ads. From MapLight and the Smart Voter team of LWV California Education Fund
  • Cal-Access - Details of committee campaign finance filings submitted to the Secretary of State.
Nonpartisan Information

League of Women Voters

Events

Pros & Cons: Santa Clara County

Pros & Cons: Alameda County
  • Oct. 27, 7:00 to 9:00 pm, Fremont Main Library, 2400 Stevenson Blvd., Fremont
News and Analysis

KPCC Coverage

KQED News Election Watch
San Diego U-T

San Diego tribes keep close eye on Prop. 48
10/25/14
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