DIGEST
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or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HB 948 Original 2024 Regular Session Boyer
Abstract: Provides for historical horse racing.
Present law provides for historical horse racing.
Present law provides for the definitions of "historical horse racing" and "net commission".
Present law provides that the La. Racing Commission (commission) shall make rules, regulations,
and conditions for the holding, conducting, and operating of all race tracks, race meets, and races
held in this state, historical horse racing, and for the conduct of the racing industry of this state under
present law and proposed law.
Present law provides that any association licensed by the commission may conduct pari-mutuel
wagering and engage in all necessary activities to establish appropriate offtrack wagering facilities
to accomplish this purpose which include historical horse racing on the premises of offtrack
wagering facilities via dedicated machines or personal mobile devices.
Present law provides for what circumstances a licensee may operate a licensed offtrack wagering
facility where historical horse racing is permitted.
Present law provides for what present law does not apply to historical horse racing.
Present law provides for the distribution of monies from wagers placed on historical horse races.
Present law provides for historical horse racing fee authorization.
Proposed law amends present law to change all references from historical horse racing to historic
horse racing.
Effective upon signature of governor or lapse of time for gubernatorial action.
(Amends R.S. 4:143(4), 148, 211(6), 213(A)(2), 214(L) and (M)(1) and (2), 216(E)(1) and (3),
217(E), 218.1(intro. para.))