STATEHOUSE (Dec. 15, 2022) – Boone County lawmakers recently received appointments to serve on key House standing committees at the Statehouse.
House standing committee appointments are made by the Indiana House Speaker biennially after the November election and are in effect for the duration of members' two-year terms. State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville), elected to her first term in November, will serve as a member of the House Education Committee, the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, and the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
"As a small-business owner and a mother, I understand the value of dedication and hard work," Cash said. "I'm excited to discuss legislation on issues that matter most to Hoosiers like expanding educational opportunities for students and empowering parents. I also look forward to building on our economic momentum by supporting hardworking Hoosiers and growing Indiana's reputation as a great place to start or expand a business."
State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) will serve as vice chair of the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee, and as a member of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Natural Resources Committee. He said committees will begin meeting at the start of the 2023 legislative session.
"Making Indiana a destination for employers, both new and existing, and supporting Hoosier workers are top priorities," Genda said. "Indiana's economy is running strong and we have one of the lowest unemployment rates in the nation, and I’m looking forward to helping us continue that momentum."
State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) received an appointment to serve as vice chair of the House Public Health Committee, and as a member of the House Statutory Committee on Ethics and the House Insurance Committee. Schaibley said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"Committees are a great way for the public to voice their opinions about legislation," Schaibley said. "This session we'll examine a lot of important issues, including lowering health care costs for Hoosiers. This will be a busy session and I look forward to getting to work."
In September, State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) received an appointment to serve as chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, which is responsible for crafting the state's two-year budget and vetting bills with significant fiscal impact.
House lawmakers are scheduled to convene for session at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.
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State Rep. Becky Cash (R-Zionsville) represents House District 25,
which includes portions of Boone and Hendricks counties.
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State Rep. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) represents House District 41,
which includes portions of Boone, Clinton, Montgomery and Tippecanoe counties.
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State Rep. Donna Schaibley (R-Carmel) represents House District 24,
which includes portions of Boone and Hamilton counties.
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State Rep. Jeff Thompson (R-Lizton) represents House District 28,
which includes portions of Boone, Hendricks and Montgomery counties.
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