Hamm named vice chair of House Insurance Committee

Posted by: Devan Strebing  | Tuesday, December 20, 2016

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 20, 2016) — State Rep. Dick Hamm (R-Richmond) was recently selected to serve as vice chair of the House Committee on Insurance.

He was also named to the House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs and the House Committee on Agriculture and Rural Development.

“In committee hearings, members gather input from the public and recognized experts as we review legislative proposals,” Hamm said. “As vice chair of the House Committee on Insurance, I am looking forward to tackling the issues that arise during our meetings. With the help of my fellow lawmakers, we can enact policies that keep Indiana moving forward.”

Standing committee assignments are made biennially after each election. On Jan. 4, House lawmakers will convene at 1:30 p.m. in the House Chamber for the first day of the 2017 legislative session.

Standing committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis, can be viewed live online at iga.in.gov. This site also provides committee calendars and meeting agendas.

Click here to download the complete list of committee appointments.

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State Rep. Dick Hamm (R-Richmond) represents House District 56, which includes most of Wayne County.

A high-resolution photo of Hamm can be downloaded by clicking here.