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LA HB587
Bill
Status
4/4/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shaun Mena
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AI Summary
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Replaces the current flat tax rates on sports wagering (10% for onsite, 15% for online) with a unified progressive tax structure ranging from 20% to 40% based on net gaming proceeds
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Progressive tax brackets: 20% on first $30 million, 25% on $30-50 million, 30% on $50-100 million, 35% on $100-200 million, and 40% on proceeds exceeding $200 million
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Increases the portion of sports wagering tax revenue dedicated to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund from 25% to 40%
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Raises the annual cap on Early Childhood Education Fund contributions from $20 million to $30 million
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Amends R.S. 27:625 and R.S. 47:9105 to apply the same progressive tax structure to both casino-based and Louisiana Lottery Corporation sports wagering operations
Legislative Description
Provides relative to gaming revenue (OR +$36,222,500 GF RV See Note)
GAMING/REVENUE
Last Action
Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Ways and Means.
4/14/2025