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2007 House Bill 1706: Concerning jurisdiction under the Indian gaming regulatory act.
Introduced by Rep. Steve Conway (South Tacoma) (D) on January 25, 2007
To continue federal jurisdiction over legal disputes between the state and Native American Indian tribes concerning the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act of 1988. In 2001, the Legislature consented legal jurisdiction to the federal courts that relates to state and tribal gaming compact disputes. The consent is set to expire July 29, 2007. HB 1706 repeals the expiration date making the consent permanent. See companion SB 5055. Official Text and Analysis.
Referred to the House State Government & Tribal Affairs Committee on January 25, 2007
Referred to the House Commerce & Labor Committee on February 15, 2007
Referred to the House Rules Committee on February 28, 2007
Received in the Senate on March 9, 2007
Referred to the Senate Labor, Commerce, Research and Development Committee on March 9, 2007
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on March 29, 2007
Signed by Gov. Christine Gregoire on May 4, 2007