House Bill No. by Representative Knox aims to expand the eligibility of the Major Events Incentive Program in Louisiana by adding two specific events: the French Quarter Festival and the Fried Chicken Festival. The bill enacts new legal language under R.S. 51:1260(C)(5)(hh) and (ii), which defines these festivals as "qualified major events" that can receive funding from the Major Events Incentive Fund. This program is designed to support significant events and their associated activities, thereby promoting economic development in the state.

The bill retains the existing framework of the Major Events Incentive Program, which includes other notable events such as the Essence Festival and the State Fair of Louisiana. By including the French Quarter Festival and the Fried Chicken Festival, the legislation seeks to enhance the state's ability to attract and support major events that contribute to local economies and tourism.