Colorado took a step forward late Tuesday in its efforts to fund problem gambling and responsible gambling programs in the state, though not without criticism.

HB22-1402, which would create the “Responsible Gaming Grant Program” in Colorado, won House approval of Senate amendments by a vote of 50-15 at about 10:45 p.m. It will now be sent to Gov. Jared Polis to be signed into law.

The estimated $3 million that would be apportioned by the bill for a grant program is a stark improvement over Colorado’s current funding of such programs, which stands at $130,000 per year. The bill overwhelmingly passed the House in its original version May 2, then passed the Senate 25-8, as amended, on May 5.