INDIANAPOLIS (AP) _ Leaders in Indiana's House and Senate are set to speak at a forum where they will give a glimpse of issues on the horizon during the upcoming legislative session.

Republican Senate President Pro Tem David Long will join GOP House Speaker Brian Bosma and others Monday at the forum sponsored by the Indiana Chamber of Commerce.

Rep. Scott Pelath, the leader of minority Democrats, will also offer his thoughts on the session that begins in January and could fuel the 2016 gubernatorial race.

Lawmakers are expected to face contentious debates over adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the state civil rights laws and how to fund highway improvement projects.