The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Angela L. De Jean.
DIGEST
SB 398 Original 2018 Regular Session Gary Smith
Proposed law calls for a statewide referendum election to be held on November 6, 2018, at the
congressional primary election.
Proposed law provides that the proposition on the ballot shall read: "Shall sports wagering be a form
of gaming allowed in the state of Louisiana, pursuant to a gaming license and with the prior approval
of the Louisiana Gaming Control Board, all in accordance with Louisiana Gaming Control Law?"
Proposed law provides that if a majority of those voting vote in favor of the proposition, a riverboat
or land based casino license holder may engage in sports wagering within the state of Louisiana.
Proposed law provides that the licensee shall remain subject to the regulatory authority of the board
and present law.
Proposed law provides that the election shall be conducted pursuant to the La. Election Code.
Present law provides for certain forms of authorized gaming activities.
Proposed law adds sports wagering as an authorized form of gaming for riverboat and land based
casinos and otherwise retains present law.
Provides the provisions regarding the referendum election shall become effective upon signature of
the governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
Provides that provisions regarding sports wagering becoming an authorized form of gaming and shall
become effective only upon a favorable vote on the referendum.
(Amends R.S. 27:44(10) and 205(12); adds R.S. 18:1300.24)