Summary
Changes rules for land the Grand Ronde Tribes can get and stops them from using certain lands for casino-style gaming.
What problem does this solve?
The original law was broad about what lands the Grand Ronde Tribes could acquire and did not specify rules for gaming on lands received from settlements. This amendment clarifies that only a specific 84-acre area can be acquired under one section and bans high-stakes gaming on any land from claim settlements.
What does this law do?
Prohibits gaming on settlement lands
Bans Class II and Class III gaming, such as casinos and bingo halls, on any land the Tribes receive as part of a land claim settlement approved by the United States.
Narrows land acquisition scope
Changes the law to specify that the Tribes can acquire the '84 acres known as the Thompson Strip' instead of general 'lands within the State of Oregon' under a specific provision.
Who does this affect?
- The Confederated Tribes of the Grand Ronde Community of Oregon
- Federally recognized tribes with treaty rights
What is the real world impact?
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Clarifies land acquisition and gaming rules
Provides specific language to narrow the scope of land the Grand Ronde Tribes can acquire under a particular provision and explicitly prohibits certain types of gaming on lands obtained through settlements, creating clear boundaries for future development.
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Limits economic opportunities for the tribe
Prevents the tribe from developing new casinos or high-stakes bingo halls on lands acquired through settlements. This could be seen as a way to protect existing gaming businesses in the area or to limit the tribe's potential for economic growth.
When does this start?
This law takes effect on December 26, 2023, as no other specific dates are mentioned.