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The full Senate voted to pass the sports betting bill this morning by a narrow margin.  11 strong yes votes, 4 yes with reservations and 10 strong no votes.

STATUS:  The bill will now return to the House and they can either (1) agree to the Senate changes in which case it would go straight to the Governor for signature OR (2) disagree to the Senate changes in which case it would go a conference committee consisting of members from both chambers.  Stay tuned for our next call to action.

🟩 YES VOTES (11) 

  • Senator Brenton Awa
  • Senator Lynn DeCoite
  • Senator Donovan Dela Cruz
  • Senator Troy Hashimoto
  • Senator Dru Mamo Kanuha
  • Senator Jarrett Keohokalole
  • Senator Ron Kouchi
  • Senator Angus McKelvey
  • Senator Chris Lee
  • Senator Joy San Buenaventura
  • Senator Glenn Wakai

🟩 YES-RESERVATIONS (4):

  • Senator Henry Aquino
  • Senator Stanley Chang
  • Senator Donna Kim
  • Senator Tim Richards

❌ NO VOTES (10):

  • Senator Samatha DeCorte
  • Senator Brandon Elefante
  • Senator Kurt Fevella
  • Senator Carol Fukunaga
  • Senator Mike Gabbard
  • Senator Les Ihara
  • Senator Lorraine Inouye
  • Senator Michelle Kidani
  • Senator Sharon Moriwaki
  • Senator Karl Rhoads

 

If you want to watch the 10 minute floor discussion, you can click the link below.  We are truly appreciative to the Senators above who voted NO on the bill.  Senator Sharon Moriwaki did a great floor speech!