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SB135

Provides relative to the dedication of revenue from sports wagering. (7/1/27) (EG SEE FISC NOTE SD RV See Note)

Chamber Passed·5/13/26

Louisiana SB135 removes the cap on funds credited to the Early Childhood Education Fund from sports wagering revenue.

Louisiana SB135 amends the tax on sports wagering net gaming proceeds, removing the $20 million cap on the amount credited to the Louisiana Early Childhood Education Fund. Instead, it requires that 25% of the collected funds, or $20 million, whichever is greater, be credited to the fund. This change takes effect on July 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 32–2 · May 13
Current
Administration of Criminal Justice Committee
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

Senate Vote on SB 135 FINAL PASSAGE (#757)

32 Yea

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2 Nay

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5 Absent

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Calendar

May 5

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

Apr 20

10:30 AM

Senate Committee on Finance

History

May 18

House

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

May 13

House

Received in the House from the Senate, read by title, lies over under the rules.

May 12

Senate

Rules suspended. Called from the Calendar.