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Sabine Parish jurors approve resolution seeking authorization for sports wagering; vote splits 5-2-2 as recorded
Summary
The Police Jury approved a resolution supporting authorization of sports wagering in Sabine Parish and indicated intent to send the resolution to the state legislature; the meeting record shows a 5-2-2 outcome as announced by the chair.
The Sabine Parish Police Jury voted to adopt a resolution expressing support for authorizing sports wagering in Sabine Parish and to forward the resolution to the state legislature for consideration.
The item drew public and juror comment that neighboring parishes accept sports wagering and collect associated revenue; jurors said some residents travel outside Sabine Parish to place bets, shifting potential revenue to other parishes. One juror said the parish had not previously passed such a measure and that constituents had called requesting the parish place the proposal on the ballot. The jury noted the resolution is the local step required before the legislature can act on authorization.
A motion to adopt the resolution was made by Juror Garci and seconded by Juror Bison. After discussion and a voice vote, the chair announced the result as “5. 2 2.” The transcript records the chair’s tally phrasing as “So we got a 5. 2 2.” The jury instructed staff to forward the resolution to the legislature as the next step in the process.
