The Massachusetts Lower Chamber of Representatives turned down the Senate’s change to the sweeping economic development legislation, a move that might allow for legal sports wagering in the state.
The House Committee on Finance and Taxation earlier this week put forward a bill to enhance the state’s “growth partnerships” and incorporated a range of actions.
These actions included a suggestion to permit sports wagering at physical locations, online, and on mobile devices, and incorporated several stipulations concerning licensing, taxation, and regulatory authority.
While the House approved the alteration to the bill, which included a 30% tax on gross revenue, the Senate later voted to replace the renumbered H.4887 with amendment S.2842, which eliminated the sports betting section, as well as provisions concerning online lottery sales.
Lawmakers suggested changes to incorporate sports wagering clauses into the legislation, but one was turned down and two others were taken back before the vote.
The legislation was returned to the lower chamber for unanimous approval yesterday (July 30) but was turned down, signifying the bill will be shelved in the House if no agreement can be reached. It must be finalized by today (July 31) or the state lawmaking session will conclude.
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