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Senate committees pass sports‑wagering bill with amendments after extensive testimony on social costs and regulation
Summary
After several hours of public testimony, Senate committees on March 13 voted to advance HB1308 on sports wagering, adopting amendments to shift regulation to DBEDT and to allocate a portion of proceeds to K‑12 education.
Senate committees on March 13 advanced House Bill 1308, relating to sports wagering and fantasy sports, after extensive testimony from state agencies, law enforcement, industry representatives and advocacy groups. Committees adopted an amended draft and directed further work as the bill progresses.
The Department of Commerce and Consumer Affairs (DCCA) submitted written testimony in opposition and Nadine Ando, testifying for DCCA, said the department stood on its written opposition and would be available for questions. The deputy attorney general, David Williams, told the committee the department opposed the bill "because it is concerned that legalized gambling in the form of sports wagering and fantasy sports conducted by business corporations or other money making enterprises on a large scale in Hawaii will increase the risk of adverse social impacts on Hawaii citizens." Williams cited…
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