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DIGEST
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of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 525 Engrossed 2018 Regular Session LaFleur
Present law creates the Louisiana State Racing Commission and provides for the powers and
duties of the commission.
Proposed law retains present law.
Present law provides that if the commission determines that a licensed facility is unable to
conduct all or part of a scheduled meet due to an occurrence over which the facility has no
control, the commission may authorize additional or substitute race days. Further, allows
the commission to approve a transfer of monies dedicated for purses from one licensed
facility to the affected licensed facility.
Proposed law retains present law.
Proposed law provides that if the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the
involved licensed facilities agree, the commission may approve the transfer of slot machine
proceeds received for thoroughbred race purses from one licensed eligible facility to another
licensed eligible facility to supplement thoroughbred purses at a thoroughbred race meet.
Further, provides that the transferred funds must be awarded within one year of the date of
transfer.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Adds R.S. 4:147.1(D))
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Clarifies that the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association and the
involved eligible facilities must agree to the transfer prior to the commission
authorizing the transfer.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Add an effective date upon signature of governor or lapse of time for
gubernatorial action.
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