House Bill No. [insert bill number] proposes to authorize the governing authority of Claiborne Parish to conduct a local option election regarding the operation of video draw poker devices within the parish. The bill enacts R.S. 18:1300.27, which outlines the procedures for calling and holding the election, including the requirement for the ordinance or resolution to specify the election date and the wording of the ballot proposition. The election can be scheduled on any date that complies with existing election laws, provided it is held more than 45 days but less than six months after the resolution is adopted.

If a majority of voters approve the proposition, the operation of video draw poker devices will be permitted in Claiborne Parish; conversely, if the majority votes against it, no licenses will be issued for such operations, effectively prohibiting them in the parish. The governing authority is responsible for notifying the Louisiana Gaming Control Board of the election results and will bear the costs associated with the election. Additionally, the bill stipulates that this election can only occur once.