House Bill No. by Representative Wyble seeks to enact R.S. 26:496, which specifically addresses the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages in Washington Parish. The bill allows the governing authorities of Washington Parish and its municipalities to regulate, but not prohibit, the sale or consumption of both high and low alcohol content beverages. This regulation is subject to existing statewide laws but is not subject to local option elections that typically govern the sale of alcoholic beverages.

The proposed law aims to provide more local control over the sale of alcoholic beverages while ensuring compliance with statewide regulations. It emphasizes that local authorities can set rules regarding the sale and consumption of alcohol without completely banning it, thereby potentially enhancing the local economy and catering to community preferences.