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Hawaii Senate Bill SCR187

Hawaii 2024 Regular Session

Hawaii Senate Bill SCR187

Introduced
3/8/24  
Refer
3/14/24  
Introduced
3/8/24  

Caption

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.

Impact

The bill posits that legalizing sports wagering could potentially generate millions of dollars in tax revenue for Hawaii, while also promoting responsible gaming practices. By creating a regulated framework for online betting, the state could ensure consumer protections that are currently absent in the illegal sports betting environment. The working group is tasked with examining the economic benefits observed in other jurisdictions where sports wagering has been legalized, thereby providing the legislature with concrete data to inform future decisions.

Summary

SCR187, a Senate Concurrent Resolution proposed in the 2024 legislative session of Hawaii, seeks to explore the legalization and regulation of online sports wagering in the state. The resolution calls for the establishment of a Sports Wagering Working Group through the Department of Business, Economic Development, and Tourism to conduct a comprehensive analysis of the potential impacts of such legalization. This initiative is driven by the recognition of a thriving illegal sports betting market that operates without oversight or consumer protections, resulting in significant lost revenue for the state.

Contention

Key considerations that will need to be addressed by the working group include the regulatory structure required to implement online sports wagering effectively and ensuring that consumers are protected in this new market. Critics of legalization might highlight concerns around gambling addiction, the potential for organized crime to infiltrate regulated markets, and the challenges in enforcing regulations, particularly given Hawaii's unique cultural context. A balanced approach that addresses these risks while facilitating revenue generation will be essential in the deliberations surrounding SCR187.

Latest SCR187 Activity

Companion Bills

HI HCR70

Same As Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct An Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.

HI SR161

Same As Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Convene A Sports Wagering Working Group To Conduct A Comprehensive Analysis Of The Potential Legalization And Regulation Of Online Sports Wagering In Hawaii.

Previously Filed As

HI SCR164

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism And Department Of Accounting And General Services To Conduct A Cost Analysis Study Regarding Consolidating West Hawaii State Offices Into One Complex.

HI SCR61

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Review And Evaluate The Cost-benefit And Return On Investment Of A Possible Sponsorship Of A Michelin Guide For Restaurants Across The State.

HI SCR153

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism, In Coordination And Cooperation With The Executive Office On Aging And County Of Hawaii Office Of Aging, To Conduct A Study On The Necessity And Feasibility Of Establishing A Senior Living Center In The Kau District.

HI SCR21

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Economic Impacts Of Domestic Out-of-state Students.

HI SCR171

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Propose Legislation That Establishes Incentives For Firm Renewable Electricity Generation.

HI SCR185

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Support The Creation Of The Hawaii Innovation Alliance That Was Recommended By The Dual Use Report And To Support The Other Recommendations Within The Report To Grow The State's Innovation Sector.

HI SCR170

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Conduct A Study On The Projected Revenue That Would Be Generated For The State From The Legalization Of Recreational Marijuana If It Were Taxed At A Rate Equal To The Existing General Excise Tax Rate.

HI SCR22

Requesting The Department Of Business, Economic Development, And Tourism To Promote The Use Of Albizia In Commercial Products By Establishing A Grant Program And Conducting A Study.

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