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Committee clears COAM industry cleanup bill after lengthy industry explanation
Summary
The committee advanced a substitute to House Bill 903 to clarify regulation of coin‑operated amusement machines (COAMs), including hybrid machine limits, noncash redemption rules for tournaments, progressive discipline, and appeals to business court; industry representatives supported the cleanup and the substitute passed unanimously.
A committee substitute for House Bill 903 drew extended explanation from the presenter and supportive testimony from industry representatives aimed at tightening COAM regulation and protecting lottery revenue.
The presenter said the substitute mirrors language in a Senate companion and focuses on practical fixes: banning hybrid kiddie/noncash‑redemption machines, allowing noncash redemption for…
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