A bill to redraw the Indiana-Illinois border received initial approval Monday in an Indiana House committee, but some Illinois supporters prefer to establish a new state.

House Speaker Todd Huston's priority bill to launch a commission discussing redrawing the state boundary earned Democratic support Monday.

Indiana lawmakers have advanced legislation that would have the state swallow up some Illinois counties. It would take action by legislatures in both states to make this happen as well as the United States Congress.

Dozens of Illinois counties have voiced their desire to separate from Chicago. An Indiana house bill would explore how to make that happen.