2008 California Propositions 94, 95, 96, and 97

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

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

Proposition 94[5]

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	4,812,313	55.56
No	3,848,998	44.44
Valid votes	8,661,311	95.51
Invalid or blank votes	407,104	4.49
Total votes	9,068,415	100.00

Proposition 95[5]

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	4,809,573	55.60
No	3,841,352	44.40
Valid votes	8,650,925	95.40
Invalid or blank votes	417,490	4.60
Total votes	9,068,415	100.00

Proposition 96[5]

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	4,785,413	55.45
No	3,844,408	44.54
Valid votes	8,629,821	95.16
Invalid or blank votes	438,594	4.84
Total votes	9,068,415	100.00

Proposition 97[5]

Choice	Votes	%
Yes	4,786,884	55.50
No	3,838,892	44.50
Valid votes	8,625,776	95.12
Invalid or blank votes	442,639	4.88
Total votes	9,068,415	100.00

References

1. "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. "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.