Daniel Hasler, who has been working with the Indiana Economic Development Corporation since February, will be the new Secretary of Commerce
Study Committee Chair Phil Boots said the committee will likely invite public testimony at a later meeting.
12 businesses have either relocated, consolidated or come to Indiana without the state having to use incentives in 2011.
The 44 cents per pack increase starts July 1 and is earmarked for expansion of health insurance coverage for low-income Hoosiers.