GREEN SHEET REDIGEST
HCR 19 2024 Regular Session Echols
TAX/GAMING: Requests a study of the land-based casino industry.
DIGEST
Requests the House Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice, or a subcommittee
thereof, to conduct a joint study of the brick-and-mortar casino operations in La. and to
report its findings prior to the convening of the 2025 R.S.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The House Floor Amendments to the engrossed bill:
1. Change references from the land-based casino industry to brick-and-mortar
casino operations.
2. Change language relative to the history of casinos in La., statutory references,
and revenue generated by Harrah's New Orleans Casino in 2023.
3. Change the scope of the study regarding reinvestment projects, taxation
remedies, and business relationships between brick-and-mortar operators and
out-of-state companies without a physical presence in La., and include in the
study incentives to encourage capital investment in brick-and-mortar casinos
through an examination of other large gaming markets.
4. Remove the Senate Committee on Judiciary B from the proposed study.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by Senate
Committee Amendments Proposed by Senate Committee on Judiciary B to the
reengrossed bill
1. Makes technical change regarding the enactment of gaming laws.
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Prepared by Alan Miller.