hopes are off to a fast start in 2024 as a sports betting bill has already received approval from a Senate committee and could reach the Senate floor as early as this week.

Sen. Clint Dixon s (R-45) sports betting bill, , was approved this morning by the Economic Development and Tourism Committee by an 8-2 vote. The bill, which sports betting in the state, now heads to the Senate Rules committee.

If approved by the Senate Rules committee, it could be sent to the Senate floor as early as this Thursday. The Senate Rules committee meets this afternoon, but the agenda for the meeting has yet to be published.

Tax Rate Increased in Committee

Dixon presented his bill to the committee with one impactful change. Dixon introduced his bill last week with a 15% sports bet…