ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT: Provides relative to the Major Events Incentive Program (OR SEE FISC NOTE GF EX)

This bill amends Louisiana state law to update the list of events eligible for the Major Events Incentive Program. Specifically, it adds the French Quarter Festival and the Fried Chicken Festival to the definition of a qualified major event. By including these festivals, organizers may become eligible for financial incentives provided through the state's economic development fund. The legislation was referred to the Committee on Appropriations for further review.