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HCR100 • 2026

GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when reviewing certain proposed acquisitions

GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when reviewing certain proposed acquisitions

Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Steven Jackson
Last action
2026-05-26
Official status
Pending Senate referral - Sched. for 5/27/26
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

The official source material does not provide specific details about the types of proposed acquisitions covered by this resolution beyond encouraging due diligence for economic development.

GAMING: Due Diligence for Acquisitions

This resolution requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to conduct thorough reviews when examining proposed acquisitions that could benefit northwest Louisiana's economy.

What This Bill Does

  • Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence in reviewing certain proposed acquisitions.

Who It Names or Affects

  • The Louisiana Gaming Control Board
  • Gaming facility owners and potential buyers in northwest Louisiana

Terms To Know

Due Diligence
Carefully examining all the facts before making a decision.
Economic Development
Improving an area's economy by creating jobs and increasing business activity.

Limits and Unknowns

  • The resolution does not have legal force but is a recommendation.
  • It only applies to proposed acquisitions that could benefit northwest Louisiana economically.

Amendments

These notes stay tied to the official amendment files and metadata from the legislature.

Adopted

Plain English: The amendment changes the original resolution to request that the Louisiana Gaming Control Board review multiple proposed acquisitions and consider their economic impact on the region.

  • Changes 'the proposed acquisition' to 'proposed acquisitions', allowing for the consideration of more than one potential deal.
  • Adds language encouraging the board to support sales and acquisitions with positive economic impacts, including job creation and community benefits.
  • The amendment removes specific lines from the original text without providing context on what was removed, which limits a full understanding of the changes made.

Bill History

  1. 2026-05-26 S

    Received in the Senate. Rules suspended. Read first time by title and placed on the Calendar for a second reading.

  2. 2026-05-26 H

    Read by title, roll called on final consideration, yeas 99, nays 0. The resolution was adopted and ordered to the Senate.

  3. 2026-05-25 H

    Scheduled for floor debate on 05/26/2026.

  4. 2026-05-20 H

    Read by title, amended, ordered engrossed, passed to 3rd reading.

  5. 2026-05-19 H

    Reported with amendments (10-0).

  6. 2026-05-06 H

    Read by title, under the rules, referred to the Committee on Administration of Criminal Justice.

  7. 2026-05-05 H

    Read by title. Lies over under the rules.

Official Summary Text

GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when reviewing certain proposed acquisitions

Current Bill Text

Read the full stored bill text 
HLS 26RS-1472 ENGROSSED
2026 Regular Session
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 100
BY REPRESENTATIVE JACKSON
GAMING: Requests the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to exercise due diligence when
reviewing certain proposed acquisitions
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 To urge and request the Louisiana Gaming Control Board to review proposed acquisitions
3 and to consider economic development in northwest Louisiana.
4 WHEREAS, the gaming market is a major contributor to the economic success of the
5 Shreveport-Bossier area; and
6 WHEREAS, the gaming market is a driver of regional tourism and employment in
7 northwest Louisiana; and
8 WHEREAS, the responsible ownership and continued investment in the gaming
9 market is vital to the economic health of the region; and
10 WHEREAS, the Legislature of Louisiana supports potential sales and acquisitions
11 that will have a positive economic impact on the region.
12 THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Legislature of Louisiana encourages the
13 Louisiana Gaming Control Board to ensure proper due diligence in proposed acquisitions
14 that encourage economic development, job creation, and a community benefit.
15 BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
16 Louisiana Gaming Control Board.
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HLS 26RS-1472 ENGROSSED
HCR NO. 100
DIGEST
The digest printed below was prepared by House Legislative Services. It constitutes no part
of the legislative instrument. The keyword, one-liner, abstract, and digest do not constitute
part of the law or proof or indicia of legislative intent. [R.S. 1:13(B) and 24:177(E)]
HCR 100 Engrossed 2026 Regular Session Jackson
Requests the La. Gaming Control Bd. to ensure due diligence in proposed acquisitions that
encourage economic development, job creation, and benefits to the community of northwest
La.
Summary of Amendments Adopted by House
The Committee Amendments Proposed by House Committee on Administration of
Criminal Justice to the original bill:
1. Remove requests for economic plans, stakeholder meetings, public hearings, and
reports to the legislature regarding the potential sale of Sam's Town Hotel and
Casino to Bally's Corporation.
2. Provide that the legislature supports potential sales and acquisitions of gaming
facilities that will have a positive economic impact on the region.
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