LA HB158

Creates a new instant lottery game with all proceeds dedicated to programs benefiting Louisiana veterans, with tickets required to clearly state this purpose

Establishes the Veterans Game Board, a 7-member body including state agency secretaries and veterans organization commanders, to disburse funds through annual one-time grants capped at $50,000 each

Eligible grant recipients include 501(c)(3) nonprofits (in existence 3+ years), accredited Louisiana colleges/universities, JROTC programs, Veterans Courts, and local governments improving parish veteran service offices

Creates the Veterans Game Fund in the state treasury to hold lottery revenues, with principal invested like state general fund monies and unused funds returned to the Department of Treasury at year-end

Louisiana Lottery Corporation provides administrative support and staff for the Veterans Game Board, with administrative costs (except employee salaries) paid from the fund