The original instrument and the following digest, which constitutes no part of the
legislative instrument, were prepared by Michael Bell.
DIGEST
SB 285 Original 2022 Regular Session Smith
Present law references video poker laws to provisions in Chapter 6 of Title 27 of the Revised
Statutes.
Proposed law makes technical changes to properly reference video poker laws from Chapter 6 to
Chapter 8 of Title 27 of the Revised Statutes.
Present law provides that all meetings of the board must be open in accordance with the "Open
Meetings Law".
Present law provides for a record of all proceedings at regular and special meetings of the board must
be kept and open to public inspection, except as otherwise provided in current law.
Proposed law retains present law and allows the chairman of the board to conduct a board meeting
via video conference when necessary.
Proposed law defines "video conference" as a method of communication which enables persons in
different locations to participate in a meeting and to see, hear, and communicate with each other.
Proposed law requires that the board post the notice and meeting agenda on it's website no later than
24 hours prior to a meeting conducted via video conference. Proposed law further provides that the
board emails the notice and agenda to any member of the public or the news media who requests
notice of the meeting.
Proposed law provides that the notice and agenda of the meeting must provide detailed information
regarding how the public can participate and submit comments regarding matters on the agenda.
Proposed law requires that the chairman of the board ensures the entire meeting, excluding any
matter discussed in executive session, are clear and audible to everyone.
Present law requires the division to issue a non-gaming supplier permit to suitable persons who
furnish services or goods and receive compensation or remuneration for such goods or services to
certain licensees, the casino gaming operator, or a sports wagering operator.
Proposed law retains present law and allows the board discretion in limiting the calculation of
compensation or remuneration based on goods and services related to non-gaming supplier permit
operations in the state.
Effective July 1, 2022. (Amends R.S. 14:90.4(B), R.S. 26:80(F)(1)(b), 280(A)(7), and (F)(1)(b), and R.S. 27:3(20) and (21),
11(G), and 29.3(A)(1))