Meltzer, Patterson to serve on key House committees

Posted by: Charles Melton  | Friday, December 9, 2022

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 9, 2022) – State Reps. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) and Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) 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. Meltzer (R-Shelbyville), elected to her first term in November, will serve as a member of the House Courts and Criminal Code Committee, the House Judiciary Committee and the House Committee on Local Government. These committees will begin their work with the start of the 2023 legislative session.

"Supporting public safety and law enforcement are top priorities for me," Meltzer said. "As an attorney, I look forward to leaning on my experience to help dive into the complex issues affecting our criminal justice system, like mental health and addiction, and working hard to identify ways our state can improve."

Patterson, also elected to her first term in November, received an appointment to serve on the House Roads and Transportation Committee, the House Committee on Family, Children and Human Affairs, and the House Environmental Affairs Committee. She said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.

"I'm excited to serve on these committees and ensure voices in our district are heard as we examine proposals for new laws," Patterson said. "Whether it's helping our state's most vulnerable or addressing our state's infrastructure needs, I look forward to rolling up my sleeves to address the state's challenges and find opportunities to improve."

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. Jennifer Meltzer (R-Shelbyville) represents House District 73,
which includes portions of Bartholomew, Decatur, Jennings and Shelby counties.
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 State Rep. Lindsay Patterson (R-Brookville) represents House District 55,
which includes all of Fayette, Franklin and Union counties, and portions of Decatur, Ripley and Rush counties.
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