HASBSB285 TYLERT 4007 SENATE SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS SB 285 2022 Regular Session Smith KEYWORD AND SUMMARY AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE GAMING. Makes technical changes to update cross references to gaming laws and authorizes the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to conduct open meetings via video conferencing. (7/1/22) SUMMARY OF HOUSE AMENDMENTS TO THE SENATE BILL 1. Makes technical changes. DIGEST OF THE SENATE BILL AS RETURNED TO THE SENATE DIGEST 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. Page 1 of 2 HASBSB285 TYLERT 4007 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)) ______________________ Thomas L. Tyler Senate Counsel Page 2 of 2