AMENDMENT FOR PRINTED BILL
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___________________ moved that SB 167 be amended as follows:

     On page 1, line 10 of the printed bill, after " Legislature " insert " as set forth in section 3 of this Act ".

     On page 1 , after line 10, insert:

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     Section 2. That chapter 1-4 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     There is created the Native American Gaming Committee, which shall consist of nine legislators. The speaker of the house shall appoint five members of the House of Representatives and the president pro tempore of the senate shall appoint four members of the Senate to serve of the committee. The members shall serve on the committee for the two-year term to which they are elected and may be reappointed to subsequent terms. Any vacancy shall be filled by the appointing authority that made the original appointment.

     Section 3. That chapter 1-4 be amended by adding thereto a NEW SECTION to read as follows:

     The Native American Gaming Committee shall hold public hearings and approve or disapprove the compact within ninety days after receiving the compact from the Governor. Approval by the committee constitutes approval by the Legislature.".