Louisiana 2024 Regular Session

Louisiana House Bill HB316

Introduced
2/28/24  
Refer
2/28/24  
Refer
3/11/24  
Refer
3/11/24  
Report Pass
3/21/24  
Engrossed
3/27/24  
Refer
4/2/24  
Report Pass
5/7/24  

Caption

Provides relative to deadlines for financial disclosures required of members and certain employees of the Gaming Control Board and of the gaming enforcement division (RE1 +87,533 FC SG RV)

Impact

By implementing a consistent timeline for financial disclosures, HB 316 impacts state laws concerning transparency and integrity in the gaming sector. The legislation is intended to ensure that all board members and relevant employees provide timely disclosures, thereby enhancing accountability. This is critical in maintaining public trust, especially within industries such as gaming that can be prone to ethical scrutiny and regulatory oversight.

Summary

House Bill 316 aims to amend the financial disclosure requirements for members and certain employees of the Gaming Control Board, as well as the gaming enforcement division of the Louisiana Office of State Police. This bill specifically sets a deadline of 15 days for filing financial disclosure statements and affidavits upon confirmation, appointment, or employment. This change seeks to streamline the process of financial disclosures, making it easier for officials and employees associated with gaming activities to meet compliance standards.

Sentiment

The sentiment around HB 316 appears generally supportive, particularly among lawmakers concerned with good governance and ethical standards in the gaming industry. There is recognition of the need for timely disclosures to uphold ethical practices. However, it is essential to consider whether the new timelines will effectively balance the need for thorough disclosures with the practicality of completing them within a constrained timeframe.

Contention

While the bill is likely to advance due to its perceived benefits in governance, there may be discussions regarding whether the 15-day deadline is sufficient for members and employees to compile the necessary documentation accurately. Concerns could arise surrounding the adequacy of this period in ensuring comprehensive and truthful disclosures, which could impact public perception of the gaming industry's ethical standards.

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

LA S2356

Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

LA A1542

Requires Division of Gaming Enforcement to arrange study and implement certain language requirements in gambling advertisements; restricts advertisements and promotions in certain locations.

LA HB250

Provides with respect to disclosure of certain information by members of boards or commissions

LA SB2224

The gaming commission, gaming stamp requirements, and the attorney general's regulation of gaming; to provide a penalty; and to provide an appropriation.

LA HB1166

Require financial interest statements from members of certain state authorities, boards, and commissions, and to provide a penalty therefor.

LA SB26163

Concerning the regulation of gambling activities in the state, and, in connection therewith, expanding the scope of the licensing duties that the Colorado limited gaming control commission may delegate to the division of gaming, allowing ind...

LA SB756

In fantasy contests, further providing for definitions, for general and specific powers of board and for prohibitions; in general provisions relating to gaming, further providing for legislative intent and for definitions; in Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board, further providing for Pennsylvania Gaming Control Board established, for general and specific powers, for license or permit application hearing process and public input hearings, for regulatory authority of board, for number of slot machines, for reports of board and for license or permit prohibition; in licensees, further providing for Category 4 slot machine license, for divestiture of disqualifying applicant, for manufacturer licenses, for gaming service provider, for nongaming service provider, for occupation permit application, for slot machine testing and certification standards, for slot machine accounting controls and audits and for renewals; in table games, further providing for regulatory authority and for table game device and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in interactive gaming, further providing for internal, administrative and accounting controls, for interactive games and interactive gaming devices and associated equipment testing and certification standards; in sports wagering, further providing for definitions; in revenues, further providing for slot machine licensee deposits and for transfers from State Gaming Fund; in administration and enforcement, repealing provisions relating to political influence, further providing for investigations and enforcement, for prohibited acts and penalties and for liquor licenses at licensed facilities; in fingerprinting, further providing for submission of fingerprints and photographs; in miscellaneous provisions relating to gaming, providing for live-streaming on casino floor and further providing for severability; in general provisions relating to video gaming, further providing for definitions; in administration, further providing for powers of board; in application and licensure, further providing for key employee licenses, for establishment licenses and for license or permit prohibition; in operation, further providing for video gaming limitations and for compulsive and problem gambling; in enforcement, further providing for prohibited acts and penalties; in revenues, further providing for fees; in ethics, repealing provisions relating to political influence; providing for skill gaming; establishing the Skill Gaming Fund; imposing duties on the Department of Revenue; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in forfeiture of assets, further providing for asset forfeiture; making appropriations; making repeals; and making editorial changes.

LA HB41

Provides relative to board membership of the Firefighters' Retirement System (RE INCREASE FC SG EX)

LA HB1141

In revenues, further providing for taxes and assessments; adding provisions relating to local gaming terminals by providing for general provisions, for administration, for application and licensure, for operation, for enforcement and for revenue; imposing the local gaming terminal tax; establishing the Local Gaming Fund; providing for ethics; in riot, disorderly conduct and related offenses, further providing for the offense of gambling devices, gambling, etc.; in Commonwealth services, establishing the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Programs Fund; prescribing penalties; and making appropriations.

LA H0361

Amends and adds to existing law to revise provisions regarding definitions and fee and financial disclosures and to establish provisions to provide for a period of declarant control, restrictions on board membership, and proxy votes.

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