Section 11-13A-1 – Short title.
This act [11-13A-1 to 11-13A-5 NMSA 1978] may be cited as the “Compact Negotiation Act”. History: Laws 1999, ch. 252, § 1.
Section 11-13A-2 – Definitions.
As used in the Compact Negotiation Act: A. “committee” means the joint legislative committee on compacts; B. “compact” means a tribal-state class III gaming compact entered into between a tribe and the state pursuant to the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act and including any separate agreement ancillary to that compact; C. “governor” means the governor […]
Section 11-13A-3 – Compacts; negotiation; submission to committee by governor.
A. A tribe, pursuant to action of its governing authority, may request the state to negotiate a compact or to negotiate an amendment to an approved and existing compact. The request shall be in writing and shall be submitted to the governor. B. The legislature by joint resolution or the governor may request a tribe […]
Section 11-13A-4 – Submittal to committee; committee action; legislative action.
A. Submittal of a proposed compact or amendment occurs when the compact or amendment and the submittal document are received for the committee by the legislative council service. B. After its receipt, the committee shall review the proposed compact or amendment in a timely manner but no later than forty-five days from receipt and shall: […]
Section 11-13A-5 – Joint legislative committee on compacts; creation; membership; authority.
A. The joint legislative “committee on compacts” is created. Once established it shall continue to exist until specific action is taken by the legislature to terminate its existence. B. The committee shall consider the requirements of the federal Indian Gaming Regulatory Act, provisions of existing state law and the best interests of the tribes and […]