Gov. Dannel Malloy intends to sign a bill into law, which would call the state’s two federally recognized tribes to create a multi-step process for the launch of a new jointly operated casino.

Connecticut guv spokesman Mark Bergman announced that the bill was to be signed on Friday, but the bill was not ready.

Under the proposed legislation, the Mohegan and the Mashantucket Pequot tribes would have to prepare a request for proposals from municipalities that are interested in hosting a casino which would compete gambling venues in neighboring states, particularly Massachusetts’ MGM Springfield.

In March, tribal chiefs announced that the property is likely to be located along Interstate 91 in the north-central part of Connecticut.