Slidell Casino Bill Gets Overwhelming House Support
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Louisiana House of Representatives passed a bill allowing for a St. Tammany Parish referendum on whether a casino should be built in the area. The bill's main sponsor, Rep. Mary DuBuisson, asked her colleagues to delay voicing their opinion on the measure as there were "a few questions that need to be answered" before it could be put up for vote. House Bill 702 moved out of the full House floor after a 63-28 favorable vote, 10 votes more than needed.
The bill to transfer a casino license to Slidell is likely to be assigned to the Senate Judiciary B Committee. The company behind the project wants to build a $250 million gambling complex with slot machines, table games, and other amenities. Religious groups oppose the proposal. There is less than a month left of the regular legislative session. The bill could be derailed and eventually killed.
