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BILL · 1997–98 SESSION · LATEST VERSION ESSB 5265

SB 5265: Indian tribe/state agreemnts

Requiring that agreements between the state and Indian tribes be approved by the senate.

Summary

  • The approval process for new or amended tribal state gaming compacts is modified. When the Gambling Commission reaches a tentative agreement with a tribe on a new or amended compact, the Director of the Gambling Commission must forward such documents to the majority and minority leaders of the Senate.

From the Substitute Senate Bill Report (SSB 5265), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
  1. IntroducedJan 21, 1997
  2. Out of committee
  3. Passed SenateFeb 26, 1997
  4. Passed Housestopped here
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Ray Schow (R-30)
Introduced
January 21, 1997 in the Senate
Last action
February 25, 1998
Versions
SB 5265, ESSB 5265

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Ray Schow (R-30)

4 co-sponsors (1 Democrat, 3 Republicans)

R. Lorraine Wojahn D-27Jim Horn R-41Val Stevens R-39Don Benton R-17

Votes

Senate · Final Passage

February 26, 1997
Version voted on: ESSB 5265
25 Yea 21 Nay 0 Absent 3 Excused
PartyYeaNayAbsentExcused
Democrat02003
Republican25100
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History

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SB 5265 in other sessions

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