STATEHOUSE (Dec. 17, 2024) – Jasper County legislators 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. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) was reappointed as chair of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee and the House Environmental Affairs Committee.
"As a farmer and lifelong Hoosier, I am excited to dive back into the agricultural topics that make our state so unique," Aylesworth said. "This session, we will continue to preserve Indiana's rich agricultural history and look for ways to expand and innovate the future of farming."
State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport), elected to his first term in November, will serve as a member of the House Local Government Committee, House Natural Resources Committee and the House Veterans Affairs and Public Safety Committee.
"Using the knowledge from my time as a local commissioner and in the military will help me contribute to these discussions that will shape Indiana's future," Commons said. "I encourage constituents to continue to reach out with questions and comments by contacting my office."
State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) was reappointed as vice chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee, and will serve as a member of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee and the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. Culp said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"House District 16 has the most diverse energy generation portfolio in Indiana," Culp said. "With so much discussion on energy, I am excited to continue the conversation to create effective solutions to growing concerns."
House lawmakers are scheduled to convene at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 8 for the first day of the 2025 legislative session. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.
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State Rep. Michael Aylesworth (R-Hebron) represents House District 11,
which includes portions of Jasper, Lake, Newton and Porter counties.
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State Rep. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) represents House District 13,
which includes all of Benton and Warren counties, and portions of
Fountain, Jasper, Montgomery, Newton, Tippecanoe and White counties.
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State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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