Legal Opinion
Confederated Tribes of Chehalis Reservation v. Johnson
Washington Supreme Court
Decided July 9, 1998No. 65294-5PublishedCited by 68 opinions
1Opinion of the CourtGuy, J.
At issue in this case is whether State Gambling Commission records showing the amount of the “community contribution” paid by an Indian tribe, under the terms of a tribal-state gaming compact, are subject to *739disclosure under the public records act, RCW 42.17.250-.348. We hold that the records are not protected from disclosure under any provision of state or federal law and, accordingly, we affirm the trial court order requiring the Gambling Commission to comply with the public records request.
BACKGROUND/FACTS
Appellants are four Indian tribes (Tribes) which conduct casino-style gambling…
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