JULY 2009 CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE
BILL NO. CLB09-06

INTRODUCED BY CEDRIC BLACK EAGLE, CHAIRMAN
CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED:
“PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES ACT OF 2009”

WHEREAS the Chairman of the Executive Branch has authority and
responsibility pursuant to the enumerated powers in Article IV, Section 3(g) of the
Constitution and Bylaws of the Crow Tribe of Indians to “enforce all laws, ordinances,
resolutions, regulations or guidelines passed by the Legislative Branch. . .;” and

WHEREAS the Legislative Branch has authority and responsibility pursuant to
its powers and duties set forth in Article V, Section 2(b) of the Constitution and Bylaws
of the Crow Tribe of Indians to “adopt legislation, not inconsistent with this
constitution, which is necessary in exercising the duties conferred upon the three
branches of government;” and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe, through Apsaalooke Casino Enterprises, Inc.,
currently operates a gaming facility offering Class II and III] games on the Crow Indian
Reservation; and

WHEREAS the gaming facility currently in operation does not have a modern
fire suppression system in operation; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe hopes to expand its gaming enterprises through
construction of a new facility offering Class II and Class III games; and

WHEREAS the Crow Law and Order Code does not currently contain standards
by which construction is to take place within the boundaries of the Crow Reservation;
and

WHEREAS the Crow Law and Order Code, in the Crow Gaming Code, at
Chapter 23, Section 2(c) currently recognizes that “it is essential to the health, safety, and
general welfare of the Crow Tribe and the visitors to the Crow Reservation that standards
and regulations be promulgated to govern the conduct of gaming activities on Crow
Indian Lands”; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe seeks herein to exercise its sovereign authority to
ensure that gaming facilities on the Crow Indian Reservation are constructed and
operated in compliance with basic standards for public health and safety for the general


“PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES
ACT OF 2009”

Bill or Resolution Number: CLB09-06 Introduced by: Executive Branch Date of Vote:_7/115/2009

Representative: Yes No Abstained

B. House

R. Fighter, Sr.
C. J. Stewart

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L. Hogan, Jr.

S. Fitzpatrick, Jr.

O. Half, Jr.

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W. Plainfeather

R. Old Crow, Sr.

P. Alden, Jr.

M. Not Afraid

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V. Crooked Arm

L. Plain Bull, Sr.

C. Goes Ahead

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O. Costa

J. Stone, Sr.

D. Wilson

8. Shane X
Secretary of the House

M. Covers Up, Sr. xX
Speaker of the House

Totals: 46 0 0

Result of Vote: eee
Passed 0 Not Passed Tabled Veto-Override

a: Piurd,. Shane

Manuel Covers Up, Sr. Date Beverly M. Sane Date
Speaker of the House Secretary of the House



“PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES
ACT OF 2009”

Bill or Resolution Number: CLB09-06 Introduced by: Executive Branch Date of Vote: 7/415/2009

Representative: Yes No Abstained
B. House X
R. Fighter, Sr. X
C. J. Stewart X
L. Hogan, Jr. xX
S. Fitzpatrick, Jr. X
O. Half, Jr. Xx
W. Plainfeather X
R. Old Crow, Sr. X
P. Alden, Jr. Xx
M. Not Afraid X
V. Crooked Arm Xx
L. Plain Bull, Sr. X
C. Goes Ahead X
0. Costa x
J. Stone, Sr.

D. Wilson

B. Shane Xx
Secretary of the House

M. Covers Up, Sr. X
Speaker of the House

Totals: 4

Result of Vote:
Pass Tabled Veto-Override

6 0
ed U Not Passed
Gl » z au ime dh, ane

Manuel Covers Up, Sr. Date Beverly M. Sane Date
Speaker of the House Secretary of the House



public, as well as protecting the welfare of tribal members and employees of tribal
gaming facilities on the Crow Indian Reservation; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe of Indians is bound to protect and enhance the safety
and welfare of all citizens and visitors on the Crow Indian Reservation,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CROW TRIBAL
LEGISLATURE:

Section 1. TITLE 23, SECTION 7 OF THE CROW LAW AND ORDER CODE,
“CROW GAMING CODE”, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Section 7. Gaming Facilities.

A. To ensure that the environment and the public safety and welfare are
adequately protected, each gaming facility shall be constructed and
maintained in compliance with applicable tribal and federal laws, including
but not limited to fire codes, safety codes and building codes.

B. In the absence of applicable comprehensive tribal and federal laws governing
construction standards to which new construction is required to adhere, the
International Building Code shall be the applicable binding standard for
gaming facilities constructed on Crow lands.

Cc. In the absence of an applicable comprehensive tribal or federal fire safety
code, the International Fire Code shall be the applicable binding standard for
operation of any new construction in which Class II and Class III gaming
takes place on Crow lands.

D. In the event that provisions of either the International Building Code or the
International Fire Code are asserted to be inapplicable to gaming facility
construction or gaming facility operation on Crow lands, the Crow Gaming
Commission shall be notified. The four (4) members of the Crow Gaming
Commission and the Gaming Commissioner shall meet within three (3) days
of receiving such notice to determine the applicability of the International
Building Code and International Fire Code to gaming facility construction and
operation on Crow lands through a majority vote of the total number of
Commission members present. In the event that the standards adopted herein
are determined not to apply, an alternate standard and/or required course of
action must be provided to ensure the protection of public health and safety.

E. Each gaming facility shall be subject to inspection by the Crow Gaming
Commission and/or its agents to ensure compliance with all applicable tribal
and federal laws.


JULY 2009 CROW TRIBAL LEGISLATURE
BILL NO. CLB09-06

INTRODUCED BY CEDRIC BLACK EAGLE, CHAIRMAN
CROW TRIBAL EXECUTIVE BRANCH

A BILL FOR AN ACT ENTITLED:
“PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES ACT OF 2009”

WHEREAS the Chairman of the Executive Branch has authority and
responsibility pursuant to the enumerated powers in Article IV, Section 3(g) of the
Constitution and Bylaws of the Crow Tribe of Indians to “enforce all laws, ordinances,
resolutions, regulations or guidelines passed by the Legislative Branch . . .;” and

WHEREAS the Legislative Branch has authority and responsibility pursuant to
its powers and duties set forth in Article V, Section 2(b) of the Constitution and Bylaws
of the Crow Tribe of Indians to “adopt legislation, not inconsistent with this
constitution, which is necessary in exercising the duties conferred upon the three
branches of government;” and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe, through Apsaalooke Casino Enterprises, Inc.,
currently operates a gaming facility offering Class II and III games on the Crow Indian
Reservation; and

WHEREAS the gaming facility currently in operation does not have a modern
fire suppression system in operation; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe hopes to expand its gaming enterprises through
construction of a new facility offering Class II and Class III games; and

WHEREAS the Crow Law and Order Code does not currently contain standards
by which construction is to take place within the boundaries of the Crow Reservation;
and

WHEREAS the Crow Law and Order Code, in the Crow Gaming Code, at
Chapter 23, Section 2(c) currently recognizes that “it is essential to the health, safety, and
general welfare of the Crow Tribe and the visitors to the Crow Reservation that standards
and regulations be promulgated to govern the conduct of gaming activities on Crow
Indian Lands”; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe seeks herein to exercise its sovereign authority to
ensure that gaming facilities on the Crow Indian Reservation are constructed and
operated in compliance with basic standards for public health and safety for the general


CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this Bill: “PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING
FACILITIES ACT OF 2009” was duly passed by the Crow Tribal Legislature with
a vote of 16 in favor, _0_ opposed, and _0_ abstained and that a quorum was

present on this 16" day of July, 2009.

Dan Lf.

Speaker of the House
Crow Tribal Legislature

ATTEST:

LS tint, Baws
Secretary, Crow Tribal Legislature

EXECUTIVE ACTION
Thereby

X approve

veto
this Bill: “PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES ACT OF
2009” pursuant to the authority vested in the Chairman of the Crow Tribe by Article V,

Section 8 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Crow Tribe of Indians on this

Zo day of My , 2009.

Chairman
Crow Tribe Executive Branch



public, as well as protecting the welfare of tribal members and employees of tribal
gaming facilities on the Crow Indian Reservation; and

WHEREAS the Crow Tribe of Indians is bound to protect and enhance the safety
and welfare of all citizens and visitors on the Crow Indian Reservation,

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ENACTED BY THE CROW TRIBAL
LEGISLATURE:

Section 1. TITLE 23, SECTION 7 OF THE CROW LAW AND ORDER CODE,
“CROW GAMING CODE”, IS HEREBY AMENDED TO READ AS FOLLOWS:

Section 7. Gaming Facilities.

A. To ensure that the environment and the public safety and welfare are
adequately protected, each gaming facility shall be constructed and
maintained in compliance with applicable tribal and federal laws, including
but not limited to fire codes, safety codes and building codes.

B. In the absence of applicable comprehensive tribal and federal laws governing
construction standards to which new construction is required to adhere, the
International Building Code shall be the applicable binding standard for
gaming facilities constructed on Crow lands.

G. In the absence of an applicable comprehensive tribal or federal fire safety
code, the International Fire Code shall be the applicable binding standard for
operation of any new construction in which Class II and Class III gaming
takes place on Crow lands.

Dz. In the event that provisions of either the International Building Code or the
International Fire Code are asserted to be inapplicable to gaming facility
construction or gaming facility operation on Crow lands, the Crow Gaming
Commission shall be notified. The four (4) members of the Crow Gaming
Commission and the Gaming Commissioner shall meet within three (3) days
of receiving such notice to determine the applicability of the International
Building Code and International Fire Code to gaming facility construction and
operation on Crow lands through a majority vote of the total number of
Commission members present. In the event that the standards adopted herein
are determined not to apply, an alternate standard and/or required course of
action must be provided to ensure the protection of public health and safety.

E. Each gaming facility shall be subject to inspection by the Crow Gaming
Commission and/or its agents to ensure compliance with all applicable tribal
and federal laws.


CERTIFICATION

I hereby certify that this Bill: “PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING
FACILITIES ACT OF 2009” was duly passed by the Crow Tribal Legislature with
a vote of 16 in favor, 0 opposed, and _0_ abstained and that a quorum was

present on this 16" day of July, 2009.

Ww Lf.

Speaker of the House
Crow Tribal Legislature

ATTEST:

Q 9
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Secretary, Crow Tribal Legislature

EXECUTIVE ACTION

Thereby

x approve

veto
this Bill: “PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY IN GAMING FACILITIES ACT OF
2009” pursuant to the authority vested in the Chairman of the Crow Tribe by Article V,

Section 8 of the Constitution and Bylaws of the Crow Tribe of Indians on this

Zon, day of lly , 2009.

Chairman
Crow Tribe Executive Branch