“I am excited to be serving on three summer study committees,” said Rep. VanNatter. “This will give us a chance to take a closer look at these topics and a chance to start building solutions for issues our communities are facing.” Every year after the legislative session is completed, the Legislative Council meets to assign topics for study during the interim as well as establish any new interim committee that is needed to examine a particular issue. Most interim committees will begin meeting in July with their work wrapping up toward the end of October. Interim committees are an integral part of the legislative process. Even though session is adjourned for 2012, legislators will be continuing their duties by conducting in-depth studies of various topics assigned to their committees. Interim committees with specific expertise receive public testimony and work out the details of proposed legislation before it is introduced in the 2013 session. “The goals of these committees are for us to dig deeper into issues facing Hoosiers,” said Rep. VanNatter. “I am confident that we will be able to make good progress this summer which will help us prepare for our next legislative session.” -30- Rep. VanNatter represents parts of Boone, Clinton, Hamilton and Howard Counties. |
