NORTHFIELD – Assemblyman John Amodeo, R-2, announced Monday that he will continue to serve on the Assembly Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee and has also been elected to the Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee for the 2012-2013 legislative session.

Newly Assemblyman Chris Brown, R-2, has been assigned to the Assembly Tourism and Arts Committee and the Consumer Affairs Committee.

“A thriving Atlantic City and an efficient transportation network are essential to New Jersey’s economic vitality,” said Amodeo. “I look forward to working with Gov. Christie and my colleagues to completing the Revel casino, streamlining casino regulations, and building a transportation system that will put South Jersey’s economy on the move, creating jobs and economic opportunity for thousand of residents.”

The Assembly Regulatory Oversight and Gaming Committee has jurisdiction over matters related to reducing government red tape and those affecting the state's casinos and horseracing industries. It also works to ensure that the executive branch implements laws as intended by the Legislature.

The Transportation, Public Works and Independent Authorities Committee is responsible for monitoring state transportation, including bridge and highway construction, motor vehicle inspections, expansion of light-rail train systems and management of the toll road authorities.

Brown said he looks forward to his new assignment overseeing tourism.

The Tourism and the Arts Committee is responsible for overseeing legislation regarding state tourism, including cultural, historical, heritage and agricultural places of interest; and state arts programs, which include museums and the performing arts.

“I am very pleased that as a freshman legislator I was able to work my way onto the Tourism and Arts Committee because of how important it is to our region,” Brown said.

The Consumer Affairs Committee is charged with protecting consumer rights, particularly issues such as safeguarding against identity theft, restricting telemarketing, and protecting cellphone and calling card consumers against fraud.