Notice - Oppose HB 596
/PLEASE CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATORS TO OPPOSE HOUSE BILL 596
This bill requires monies currently dedicated and remitted directly to the Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association (LHBPA) , the Louisiana Thoroughbred Breeders Association (LTBA) , and the Louisiana Quarter Horse Breeders Association (LQHBPA) to be sent to the State Treasurer for deposit in the newly created Horse Industry Economic Sustainability Fund (HIES Fund).
• This bill is unnecessary because it imposes oversight on these funds which is all ready in place.
• The transfer of monies to the HIES Fund places those monies rightfully generated from our industry operations ( wagering, slots, and video poker from other racing facilities) under someone else’s control and may subject those monies to disbursement to others outside of racing who don’t deserve to share in these proceeds.
• The bill also transfers monies that the LTBA and LQHBPA receive to promote programs in the breeding industry. The breeding industry has an enormous economic impact on Louisiana through Breeders’ awards, job creation, and spending.
• The bill attacks funds that support your benefit programs. Please note that these programs go a long way to provide benefits and help those on the racetrack who cannot afford to help themselves.
HB 596 will be heard in the House Commerce Committee on TUESDAY, APRIL 28, 2015 AT 9:00AM. Representative Joe Harrison is the author of the bill.
PLEASE DO NOT DELAY IN CONTACTING ANY MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE OR ANY LEGISLATORS TO VOICE YOUR OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 596 AS IT CAN BE DETRIMENTAL TO YOUR BENEFIT PROGRAMS AND PURSES!!
PLEASE SIGN AND FILL OUT OUR FLYER “OPPOSITION TO HOUSE BILL 596” AND RETURN IT TO OUR FIELD OFFICES. WE WILL FORWARD YOUR VOICE TO OUR LEGISLATORS.
House Commerce Committee
| Name | City | Office Phone | |
| Erich E. Ponti | Baton Rouge | 225-362-5301 | pontie@legis.la.gov |
| Kirk Talbot | River Ridge | 504-736-7299 | talbotk@legis.la.gov |
| Thomas Carmody | Shreveport | 318-862-9956 | carmodyt@legis.la.gov |
| Kenny R. Cox | Natchitoches | 855-844-8583 | coxk@legis.la.gov |
| Jeffrey "Jeff" Hall | Alexandria | 318-487-5661 | hallj@legis.la.gov |
| Lance Harris | Alexandria | 318-767-6095 | harrisl@legis.la.gov |
| Kenneth E. Havard | Jackson | 225-634-7470 | harvardk@legis.la.gov |
| Paul Hollis | Covington | 985-871-4680 | hollisp@legis.la.gov |
| Katrina R. Jackson | Monroe | 318-362-5123 | jacksonk@lgeis.la.gov |
| Blake Miguez | Erath | 337-937-8827 | miguezb@legis.la.gov |
| John C. "Jay" Morris | Monroe | 318-362-4270 | morrisjc@legis.la.gov |
| Stephen J. Ortego | Carencro | 337-886-4687 | ortegos@legis.la.gov |
| Darrell P. Ourso | Baton Rouge | 225-756-3420 | oursod@legis.la.gov |
| Vincent J. Pierre | Lafayette | 337-262-2330 | pierrev@legis.la.gov |
| Edward J. Price | Gonzales | 225-644-6738 | pricee@legis.la.gov |
| Stephen E. Pugh | Ponchatoula | 985-386-7844 | pughs@legis.la.gov |
| Eugene Reynolds | Minden | 318-371-3092 | reynoldsg@legis.la.gov |
| Ebony Woodruff | Terrytown | 504-361-6972 | woodruffe@legis.la.gov |
| Chuck Kleckley | Lake Charles | 337-475-3016 | larep036@legis.la.gov |
| Walt Leger III | New Orleans | 504-556-9970 | legerw@legis.la.gov |
