The House of Representatives voted to override Governor's veto on Senate Local Bill 24-01 D1, clearing the way for Tinian to authorize Internet gaming and the creation of a Tinian-stable token. The motion to override (Governor's Communication 24-20) passed in roll call with 14 members voting yes, 2 no and 4 members absent, the Clerk reported.

Supporters told the House the measure could bring new economic activity to the Commonwealth. Vin Armani, founder and chief technology officer of Marianas Rycorp, told lawmakers “the world is watching” and urged an immediate vote, saying global fintech press and cryptocurrency firms had already taken notice of the override effort. Representative Patrick Saint Nicholas, the vice speaker, described the measure as a “forward-looking” step that could build a digital industry and produce a “clear tamper-proof financial trail.”

Opponents and cautious colleagues urged deliberation and oversight. The floor leader stressed the importance of careful planning and patience, saying impulsive action risks long-term consequences and asking Tinian leaders to keep communication lines open and to accept consequences if enforcement fails. Several members echoed the need for regulatory safeguards and for the municipality to demonstrate transparency to its constituents.

The motion put before the House implements provisions that, as described on the floor, would amend Tinian local law 21-09 to permit compliant Internet gaming and authorize the establishment of a Tinian stable token managed by local authorities. Proponents repeatedly framed the measures as locally driven economic diversification that would not require Commonwealth appropriations, while warning of the need to meet federal and international compliance standards.

During public comment, speakers from the private sector and local leaders pressed the House to act immediately. Vin Armani said the Senate had already overridden the governor and that passing the House override now would attract fintech investment. Another public commenter identified in the record as “Mister Norita” urged members to “have faith in the legislation” and stressed that the digital approach would not require tourism, change immigration, or harm the environment.

The House also debated whether the decision should be treated as a local option for Tinian alone or as a Commonwealth matter with broader implications. Several representatives from other districts said they supported the override to help Tinian and argued that any successful revenue from the measure would benefit the Commonwealth more widely; others asked that Tinian commit to transparency and enforcement plans. After the roll call, the Clerk summarized that Governor's Communication 24-20 – the Senate local bill to amend Tinian local law to authorize Internet gaming and the Tinian stable token – carried the vote.

What happens next: because the House voted to override the governor's veto on the senate local bill, the action completes the legislative override required by the House; the transcript documents passage on the House floor. Proponents said implementation details—licensing, oversight by the Tinian Gaming Commission, and financial-tracking mechanisms—are expected to be addressed in regulations and by local authorities, but the transcript did not include a completed regulatory package or a schedule for implementation.