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HB165

(Constitutional Amendment) Provides relative to lottery proceeds benefitting veterans (RE +$500,000 GF EX See Note)

Chamber Passed·5/11/26

Louisiana HB165 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow lottery proceeds to benefit veterans.

HB165 proposes a constitutional amendment to allow the creation of a new lottery game, with proceeds benefiting Louisiana resident military veterans and their families. The amendment retains the current constitutional provision for lottery proceeds to be used for the minimum foundation program and no more than $500,000 for services related to problem gaming. The proposed change adds a provision for the legislature to approve a new lottery game, with proceeds dedicated to veterans. The amendment will be submitted to voters at the statewide election on November 3, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 89–0 · May 11
Current
Finance Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

D
1
1
R
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

House Vote on HB 165 FINAL PASSAGE (#958)

89 Yea

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0 Nay

16 Absent

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History

May 12

Senate

Read second time by title and referred to the Committee on Finance.

May 11

Senate

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

May 7

House

Read third time by title, roll called on final passage, yeas 89, nays 0. The bill, having received two-thirds vote of the elected members, was finally passed, title adopted, ordered to the Senate.