Johnny Bray — Named as one of the presenters on the phone.
Johnny Bray — Johnny Bray presents the Tulalip tribes’ restated compact, explaining that it consolidates 12 prior amendments into a clearer, easier-to-read document. He describes how the restatement reorganizes appendices rather than simply removing them, notes updates to problem gambling and responsible gaming policies, and highlights key compact changes including higher wager limits, jackpot sharing, and increased player terminal limits. He then pauses to invite questions on the Tulalip restated compact before continuing.
Chairman Chappell — Named as one of the presenters on the phone.
Director Griffin — Named as one of the presenters on the phone.
Shelley Kloba — Named as an ex officio member; transcript says Representative Kloba.
Kevin Waters — Named as an ex officio member; transcript says Representative Waters.
Kevin Waters — Addressed as Ranking Member Waters.
Chair Hazen Chappell — Identified as the next speaker for the Tulalip tribe.
Honorable Chairman Ayala — Identified as a later speaker on the amendment.
Sazon Schappel — Introduced himself as chairman of the Tulalip tribes and testified on behalf of the tribe.
Chairman Hazen Chappell — Chairman Hazen Chappell continues his testimony in support of the Tulalip tribes’ proposed compact amendments, describing how tribal gaming has driven economic growth, created more than 10,000 jobs, supported reservation development, and generated over $113 million in charitable contributions to nonprofits, governments, and neighboring communities. He emphasizes that the amendments reaffirm responsible gaming and the tribe’s commitment to using revenue to protect lands, waters, salmon, and other natural resources, while also helping families and communities affected by fires. He notes coordination with the state on fish and habitat issues and a 50-50 fish hatchery arrangement, then closes by respectfully asking for support for the amendments before yielding to the next speaker.
John Lovick — John Lovick greets the chairman and begins a question by referencing his attendance at the tribe’s recurring community event, expressing appreciation for the tribe’s outreach and charitable participation. The chairman responds by thanking Lovick for attending, listening, and participating.
William Ayal — Introduced as chairman of the Cowlitz Indian Tribe.
Kara Fox LaRose — Introduced as president and general manager of the Ilani Casino.
Kara Fox LaRose — Kara Fox LaRose is introduced and then begins her testimony by thanking the chair and committee, acknowledging the call, and framing the discussion as an opportunity for productive and respectful negotiations.
Bill Isle — Identified himself as chairman of the Cowlitz Tribe and said the tribe is presenting its sixth amendment.
Derek Stanford — Referenced as the governor who signed the tribe's first compact in 2014.
Chris Stearns — Vice Chair Chris Stearns asks how many customers choose self-exclusion. The witness responds directly to his question, and later the discussion returns to Stearns as the member asking another question in the same hearing context.
Paul DeSarro — Identified as the head of the Gaming Commission and invited to add information.
Sharlett Mena — Addressed by name when Paul DeSaro begins his response.
Paul DeSaro — Identifies himself as executive director of the Cowlitz Tribal Gaming Commission and explains the self-exclusion program.
Steve Tharinger — Referenced as having asked about the higher betting limits.
Jim Walsh — Welcomed as Representative Walsh.
Honorable William Ayala — Identified as chairman of the Cowlitz Indian tribe and joining the hearing.
Kara Fox La Rose — Identified as joining regarding the Cowlitz Indian tribe.