INDIANAPOLIS - Indiana Senate President Pro Tem David Long (R-Fort Wayne), upon recommendation by Senate Democrat Leader Vi Simpson (D-Ellettsville), has appointed State Senator Bob Deig (D-Mount Vernon) to serve on the Interim Study Committee on Gaming. The committee will review a number of gaming issues including land-based gaming, non-smoking accommodations in riverboat casinos and racinos, and gaming license fees. Deig has also been assigned to the Interim Study Committee on Alcoholic Beverage Issues which will review the sale and distribution process of alcohol in Indiana, presumably including Sunday sales.

Additionally, Deig serves on the Workforce Innovation Council, Water Resources Study Committee, Regulatory Flexibility Committee, New Harmony Commission, Pension Management Oversight Commission, and Advisory Commission on Intergovernmental Relations.

Other topics assigned for review this year by the General Assembly include the following:

Education: The Interim Study Committee on Education will address issues including early school start dates, the need for after-school programming, and the funding and availability of state-sponsored, locally administered adult education programs.

School funding: A separate Interim Study Committee on the School Funding Formula has been formed to review the existing formula and make determinations on how the formula could be adapted to better accommodate the needs of Indiana's schools.

Unemployment fund oversight: The Unemployment Insurance Oversight Committee was established this year to provide legislative review and recommendations to improve the solvency of the trust fund for the state's unemployment benefits.

Victim's compensation: The Sentencing Policy Study Committee has been assigned, among other topics, with the review of the delayed payment of claims from the Victim Compensation Fund administered by the Indiana Criminal Justice Institute.

The General Assembly annually convenes interim study committees and permanent commissions to conduct in-depth research and analysis of issues affecting the state. Recommendations from these committees are often the basis for future legislation. More information about committee topics, schedules and agendas is available online at www.in.gov/legislative/interim.

For more information on Sen. Deig, his legislative agenda or other State Senate business, call 1-800-382-9467 or visit www.senatedemocrats.IN.gov.

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