House Bill 384 by Representative Schexnayder regarding Horse Aftercare with an amendment requiring the LSRC to place on its meeting agenda issues, submitted in writing at least 10 days before the meeting, by the Horsemen has passed both the Senate and the House of Representatives.  Thank you for contacting the members of the House and asking them to support Louisiana Horsemen.  Communicating your position to your elected officials is vital to our industry.   Through the hard work of our Members, Board, President, and Staff, Louisiana will continue to be one of the top Horse Racing destinations in North America. 

Please call the Governor’s office at 225-342-7015 and ask him to sign HB 384. 

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

HB 384 – Schexnayder Horse Aftercare – LSRC Meeting Agenda Amendment

• The Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association 1993, inc. (LAHBPA), by Statute, represents horsemen in the State of Louisiana.

• The Louisiana State Racing Commission (LSRC) is, by Statute, the regulatory agency for the Horse Racing industry in Louisiana.

• To advocate for best practices and for the over 7,000 horsemen in Louisiana, timely consideration by the LSRC is paramount.

• To accomplish its representation of the Horsemen in Louisiana, the LAHBPA’s proposals to the LSRC must be addressed when requested for the success of the industry.

• This is the first time this has been proposed and all that the amendment does is get Horsemen’s issues on the LSRC agenda if the LAHBPA makes a request 10 days before a meeting.

Please ask your House Representative to vote yes on Concurrence with the amendment. You can find a list of representatives below, please click on your representative to get their contact information.

House of Representatives of Louisiana

When:
Monday, June 10, 2019
10:30 AM 

Where:
Gentilly Office
New Orleans, Louisiana

The Horsemen’s Amendment to SB 153 by Senator Martiny was adopted unanimously.  Thank you for contacting the members of the House Administration of Criminal Justice committee and asking them to support Louisiana Horsemen.  A portion of the Sports Gaming conducted at our Race Tracks will now be dedicated to Purses.  Communicating your position to your Representatives is vital to our industry.   Through the hard work of our Members, Board, President, and Staff, Louisiana will continue to be one of the top Horse Racing destinations in North America.  

THANK YOU,
LAHBPA

Senate Bill 153 on Sports Gaming is scheduled to be heard in the House Committee for the Administration of Criminal Justice on Tuesday May 21, 2019 at 9AM.  This bill does not currently dedicate any portion of the revenue to purses.  Please contact members of the Administration of Criminal Justice Committee (listed below) and ask them to support the Horse Racing Industry by dedicating a Fair Share of the Sports Gaming Revenue at the Race Tracks to Purses.  Ask them to please support the Horsemen’s amendment. 

Thank you,
LAHBPA

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Members: 

The Board of Directors Meeting previously scheduled for Tuesday May 21, 2019 has been Cancelled and will be rescheduled.