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LA HB147

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/31/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rashid Young

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the governing authority of Claiborne Parish to call a referendum election on whether to permit video draw poker device operations within the parish

  • Election must be held between 45 days and 6 months after the ordinance or resolution calling the election is adopted

  • Majority vote in favor allows video draw poker operations; majority vote against prohibits any video draw poker licenses from being issued in the parish

  • Claiborne Parish governing authority must pay all election costs and notify the Louisiana Gaming Control Board of results

  • Election may only be held once under this authorization

Legislative Description

Provides for a local option gaming election on the operation of video draw poker devices in Claiborne Parish (OR INCREASE LF EX See Note)

GAMBLING/VIDEO POKER

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

4/14/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration of Criminal Justice3/31/2025

Full Bill Text

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