Nevada lawmakers questioned whether a proposal to subsidize a new Major League stadium with tax credits and bonds would further boost Las Vegas' economy, or simply serve as a handout that would strain resources.

In a committee hearing on Monday, the Republican governor's chief of staff and the Democratic treasurer both said it would provide tax revenue and well-paying jobs while further aiding Las Vegas' transformation into a sports city.

However, lawmakers questioned whether an A's stadium on the site of the Tropicana Las Vegas would be worth it. 

The meeting was likely the only before a vote on the proposal to help fund the Oakland A's potential stadium on the Las Vegas Strip.

"Regular citizens see us having a conversation and a discussion around funding a stadium," said state Sen. Dina Neal (D-North Las Vegas). "Yet, we don't have enough revenue to fund and give a 20% (salary) increase to teachers."