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DIGEST
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part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
SB 285 Engrossed 2022 Regular Session Smith
Present law references video poker laws to provisions in Chapter 6 of Title 27 of Louisiana
Revised Statutes of 1950.
Proposed law makes technical changes to properly reference video poker laws from Chapter
6 to Chapter 8 of Title 27 of Louisiana Revised Statutes of 1950.
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 an
emergency 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 its 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 requires the agenda contain only those matters that are essential to the ongoing
operations of the board as determined by the chairman.
Proposed law requires that the board unanimously adopt the agenda at the beginning of any
emergency meeting conducted by video conference.
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 ensure the entire meeting, excluding
any matter discussed in executive session, is clear and audible to everyone.
Proposed law limits the board to conducting no more than two consecutive emergency
meetings by video conference except when the meeting is held during or subject to a
gubernatorially declared disaster.
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)) RDCSB285 3356 4139
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
original bill
1. Makes technical changes.
2. Adds requirement that the agenda contain only those matters that are
essential to the ongoing operations of the board as determined by the
chairman.
3. Adds requirement that the board unanimously adopt the agenda at the
beginning of any emergency meeting conducted by video conference.
4. Prohibits the board from conducting more than two consecutive emergency
meetings by video conference except when the meeting is held during or
subject to a gubernatorially declared disaster.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the engrossed bill:
1. Make technical changes.