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LA HB109

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

2/9/2026

Primary Sponsor

Jessica Domangue

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allocates 2.5% of net sports wagering tax proceeds to the Imported Seafood Safety Fund each fiscal year

  • Amends the Imported Seafood Safety Fund statute to add sports wagering revenue as a funding source alongside existing collections from R.S. 40:31.35(C)

  • Designates any remaining sports wagering funds after required allocations as state general funds

  • Fund monies are invested like state general fund monies, with interest earnings credited back to the fund and unexpended balances retained

Legislative Description

Provides funding for the Imported Seafood Safety Fund (OR -$2,415,000 GF RV See Note)

GAMING/REVENUE

Last Action

Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Appropriations.

3/9/2026

Committee Referrals

Appropriations2/9/2026

Full Bill Text

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