A public hearing in the Senate Tourism Committee was held on the House’s gambling package on Wednesday.
Senators heard from opponents of the legislation but didn’t take a vote on the two bills.
The House recently approved two bills that laid the basis for comprehensive gaming. House Bill 151 (HB151) repeals all constitutional amendments allowing gambling in certain parts of the state and removes the state’s constitutional gambling prohibition. House Bill 152 (HB152) authorizes a series of provisions legalizing casino gaming in specific locations, a statewide lottery and online sports betting.
The public hearing was on the House bills, but some senators are working privately on substitute amendments that would alter the scope of the legislation that passed the House.
