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Senate concurs with House and clears slate of bills, including gambling, workers’ comp and tenant cooling protections
Summary
On March 6, 2026, the Senate concurred with House amendments and passed a package of bills on gambling definitions and penalties, workers’ compensation reforms, tenant cooling devices and climate-related reporting; several gubernatorial appointees were also confirmed.
The Senate on March 6, 2026, voted to concur in House amendments and gave final passage to a broad package of bills, including a gambling-related measure, changes to the workers’ compensation system, protections allowing tenants to use portable cooling devices during extreme heat, and amendments tied to the state’s Climate Commitment Act.
Senator Richeli moved the Senate concur in House amendments to Senate Bill 6,137 and told colleagues the bill "defines in‑game decision[s] ... and ... makes it a gross misdemeanor to threaten a sports official ... where the threat is related to the wager," urging a yes vote. The chamber proceeded to final passage; the presiding officer noted SB 6,137 is a gambling measure that requires a constitutional 60% vote, and the clerk recorded 43 yays and 6 nays. The President declared the bill passed.
Lawmakers also approved Engrossed Second Substitute Senate Bill 5,847, a workers’…
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