Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act

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Jamul Indian Village Land Transfer Act

Dec 18, 2024

Votes and Legislation

outcome

Bill Passed

how i voted

Voted No

what it means for you

This bill takes approximately 172.1 acres of specified lands in San Diego, California, into trust for the benefit of the Jamul Indian Village of California. Land taken into trust shall be part of the tribe’s reservation.

The bill prohibits gaming on the land taken into trust.

Link to bill here.

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