Senators Richard Lugar and Olympia Snow will serve on the advisory board that was established after the shooting that injured Congresswoman Gabby Giffords.
The bill directs the state Fire Marshall’s office to develop regulations for outdoor stage equipment within 60 days.
Opponents say the bill could lead to legalized racial profiling of Indiana's Hispanic population.
The Pensions and Labor Committee voted eight-to-one Wednesday in favor of a bill that will crack down on illegal immigration.