STATEHOUSE (July 31, 2023) – State Reps. Mark Genda (R-Frankfort) and Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) recently received interim study committee appointments and will take a deep dive into issues facing Hoosiers as they prepare for the next legislative session in January.
Lawmakers serve on interim committees throughout the summer and fall to examine policy topics, gather public input and recommend potential legislation.
VanNatter will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Employment and Labor, and as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Pension Management Oversight.
"These study committees give lawmakers more time for questions and research, and develop potential solutions before we start the next legislative session," VanNatter said. "When talking with employers in our area or around the state, it's clear the demand for skilled workers remains high, and we need to do more to retain and attract more talent. As part of the committee focused on employment and labor, we'll take a look at workforce issues, including how we can make it easier for those with occupational licenses or certifications to locate here from another state and start working more quickly."
Genda will serve as a member on the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development, which is charged with identifying the risks and challenges to Hoosiers that developments in artificial intelligence may bring as well as the opportunities artificial intelligence may bring to existing industries, jobs, knowledge, learning, the provision of government and other services.
"In our 21st century economy, it's essential we understand the opportunities and potential risks associated with new technology," Genda said. "We want to identify the impacts artificial intelligence may have for our existing and future workforce."
Members of the public are welcomed to attend and testify at committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Hearings are also livestreamed and archived online at iga.in.gov, where committee calendars and meeting agendas are posted.
Click here to learn more about the topics state legislators will examine in the coming months.
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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. Heath VanNatter (R-Kokomo) represents House District 38,
which includes all of Carroll and Tipton counties, and
portions of Cass, Clinton, Howard and Tippecanoe counties.
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