Nooksack Indian Tribe Proposed Compact Amendments — Washington State Gambling Commission Hearing (February 6, 2025)

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This is a slide presentation for the Washington State Gambling Commission hearing on proposed compact amendments with the Nooksack Indian Tribe, dated February 6, 2025. It lists The Honorable RoseMary LaClair, Chair, Nooksack Indian Tribe, and Tina Griffin, Director, Gambling Commission. A summary of compact changes lists an Electronic Table Game Appendix, a Sports Wagering Appendix, an age limitation of eighteen (18) years, and amendments, duration, and effective date. The next-steps slide lists a Commission meeting on March 13, 2025, with a vote to forward to the Governor or a vote to return for further negotiations, and states that public comments can be made in person.

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Nooksack Indian Tribe
Washington State Gambling Commission
Hearing - Proposed Compact Amendments

February 6, 2025

The Honorable RoseMary LaClair, Chair, Nooksack Indian Tribe

Tina Griffin, Director, Gambling Commission

Julie Lies, Tribal Liaison, Gambling Commission
Commissioners




                  Chair Alicia Levy                     Sarah Lawson




         Anders Ibsen                 Michael Charles                  Vacant
Ex Officio Members




         Senator         Senator       Representative    Representative
      Steve Conway      Jeff Holy       Shelley Kloba     Kevin Waters
        29th District   6th District      1st District     17th District
“Class III gaming activities shall be lawful on
Indian lands only if such activities are located
 in a State that permits such gaming and are
       conducted in conformance with a
            tribal-state compact…”



    1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act
Negotiation Topics

 • Casino-style gaming activities

 • Criminal and civil jurisdiction

 • Fees for state regulation

 • Remedies for breach of contract

 • Standards of operation
    1988: Indian Gaming Regulatory Act

        “The purpose of this chapter is…
to protect such gaming as a means of generating
                 tribal revenue.”

             “The State must
          negotiate in good faith
when a compact or amendment is requested by
                  a tribe.”
Public Protection Interests

  • No criminal involvement

  • Gaming conducted fairly,
    honestly

  • Gaming limited to authorized
    activities

  • Minimize negative impacts on
    local law enforcement,
    emergency services
  Gaming Compact Amendment
       Approval Process
                                                 Proposed Amendment
Compact negotiated by     Direction from State       submitted to
   WSGC Director             policy makers          Commission &
                                                      Legislature




                         Commission Hearing &     Governor Reviews &
  Legislative Hearing
                                Vote              has final execution




                         Amendment Effective
  Tribe forwards to
                         when published in the
 Secretary of Interior
                           Federal Register
Nooksack Indian Tribe




                  Nooksack Indian
                  Tribe Reservation

                                      10
Nooksack Tribal Council




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Summary of Compact Changes
 Electronic Table Game Appendix

 Sports Wagering Appendix

 Age Limitation= eighteen (18) years

 Amendments, Duration, and Effective Date

 Other changes to carry above amendments into effect
Next Steps


    Today                               Commission Meeting
                                        March 13, 2025


        • Hold required                         • Vote to forward to
          hearing                                 Governor
        • Answer questions                      • Vote to return for
                                                  further negotiations


                     Public comments In-person or at
                    compactcomments@wsgc.wa.gov


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