A bill that would ad more voices to [Tennessee] sports betting regulation passed the Senate Thursday and heads to the House.

SB 588 would give the Sports Wagering Advisory Committee some real power. Currently, the nine-person panel appointed by various government leaders exists for suggestions on sports betting in Tennessee.

Sen. Ed Jackson sponsored the bill but said Lt. Gov. Randy McNally brought it to him. It would empower the committee to take disciplinary action against sportsbooks, as well as make decisions on Tennessee sports betting without the Tennessee Education Lottery‘s Board of Directors.

A companion bill, HB 1267, will be heard in the House Government Operations Committee on Tuesday.