The state Senate on Thursday approved legislation that would help pave the way for a long-anticipated transportation system from Atlantic City International Airport to the resort’s casinos and Tourism District.

The measure, sponsored by Sen. Vince Polistina, R-Atlantic, would ease restraints on how the Casino Reinvestment Development Authority can spend money, Polistina’s office said in a news release.

The Senate voted 36-0, with four members not voting. It remains in committee in the Assembly, where its primary sponsor is Assemblyman Don Guardian, R-Atlantic.

Currently, the CRDA is required to commit all available assets and revenues directly to the Tourism District and community development in Atlantic City.