One Nebraska lawmaker is seizing the opportunity provided by a special session of the legislature to try to legalize online sports betting.
Nebraska lawmakers have used the opportunity offered by a special session of the legislature to introduce bills that would provide property tax relief through different avenues, including measures that could authorize mobile sports betting.One Nebraska lawmaker is seizing the opportunity provided by a special session of the legislature to try to get online sports betting legalized in the Cornhusker State.
Bostar also introduced Legislative Resolution 3CA, which would put a proposed constitutional amendment before voters in November authorizing mobile sports betting. The measure needs the support of three-fifths of the legislature to pass and then a majority of voters to approve it as well.Nebraska legalized sports betting in 2021, but only at the state's racinos.
Gov. Jim Pillen officially called the special session of the state legislature earlier this week, which is supposed to focus on bills related to reducing property taxes. Legislators have used the opportunity to introduce legislation that may provide relief through different avenues, including measures that would authorize mobile sports betting. Another bill introduced on Thursday provides a legal framework for fantasy contests in the state.
“The Legislature finds that Nebraska relies more heavily on local property taxes to support public education compared to other states and consistently ranks in the top ten among all states in terms of per capita property tax burden on its citizens,” L.B. 13 states.
A clear statement outlining the effect for and against mobile sports betting would have to be submitted to the Secretary of State for certification by Sept. 1 for the general election. If passed, the bill's online wagering provisions would not take effect until Dec. 16, putting a launch in time for the Super Bowl in play.
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