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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
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]
Proposition 94[ 5]
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4,812,313
55.56
No
3,848,998
44.44
Proposition 95[ 5]
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4,809,573
55.60
No
3,841,352
44.40
Proposition 96[ 5]
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4,785,413
55.45
No
3,844,408
44.54
Proposition 97[ 5]
Choice
Votes
%
Yes
4,786,884
55.50
No
3,838,892
44.50
February primary election June primary election November general election
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United States House of Representatives
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Propositions : 1A , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , and 12
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