2008 California Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97

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Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97 were Californian ballot propositions that sought to expand the scope of Native American gambling enterprises in California. All four propositions were approved by voters during elections on February 5, 2008

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Proposals

All propositions sought to expand Indian Gaming Compacts with individual tribes. Proposition 94 affected the Pechanga Band of Luiseño Mission Indians, [1] Proposition 95 affected the Morongo Band of Mission Indians, [2] Proposition 96 affected the Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation, [3] Proposition 97 affected the Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians. [4]

All the propositions allowed the tribes to operate additional slot machines and changed the environmental impact assessment procedures. The propositions also made the tribes pay additional deposits into the state General Fund. [1]

Results

2008 California Proposition 94 results map by county.svg
Proposition 94 [5]
ChoiceVotes %
Yes check.svg Yes4,812,31355.56
No3,848,99844.44
Valid votes8,661,31195.51
Invalid or blank votes407,1044.49
Total votes9,068,415100.00
Proposition 95 [5]
ChoiceVotes %
Yes check.svg Yes4,809,57355.60
No3,841,35244.40
Valid votes8,650,92595.40
Invalid or blank votes417,4904.60
Total votes9,068,415100.00
Proposition 96 [5]
ChoiceVotes %
Yes check.svg Yes4,785,41355.45
No3,844,40844.54
Valid votes8,629,82195.16
Invalid or blank votes438,5944.84
Total votes9,068,415100.00
Proposition 97 [5]
ChoiceVotes %
Yes check.svg Yes4,786,88455.50
No3,838,89244.50
Valid votes8,625,77695.12
Invalid or blank votes442,6394.88
Total votes9,068,415100.00

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References

  1. 1 2 "Voter Information Guide: Proposition 94". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  2. "Voter Information Guide: Proposition 95". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  3. "Voter Information Guide: Proposition 96". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  4. "Voter Information Guide: Proposition 97". California Secretary of State. Archived from the original on 2008-07-23. Retrieved 2008-07-21.
  5. 1 2 3 4 "State Ballot Measures" (PDF). Secretary of State of California. 2008-03-15. Archived from the original (PDF) on 2008-04-17. Retrieved 2008-04-14.