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MADAM PRESIDENT:
I offer the following resolution and move its adoption:
A SENATE RESOLUTION urging the legislative council to
establish an interim study committee to study gaming issues.
Whereas, The gaming industry provides revenue for
Indiana's economy and jobs for Hoosiers; and
Whereas, In order to properly assess the impact of
gaming on our state, numerous aspects of the gaming
industry should receive further study: Therefore,
SECTION 1. That the legislative council is urged to establish an
interim study committee to study gaming issues.
SECTION 2. That the committee, if established, shall:
(A) assess the gaming industry competitive landscape in
surrounding states;
(B) measure the fiscal impact on state and local revenues caused
by increased gaming competition in surrounding states;
(C) determine the employment impact on Indiana employees
caused by increased gaming competition in surrounding states;
(D) quantify the overall economic impact on the state that will
result from increased gaming competition in surrounding states;
(E) review legislative options available to protect the interests of
the state from increased gaming competition in surrounding
states; and
(F) consider the advisability of the general assembly establishing
a permanent gaming management oversight commission to
review the gaming industry on a regular basis and make
recommendations to the general assembly on the regulation,
management, competitiveness, and oversight of the industry.