Reps. Commons, Morrison to serve on key House committees

Posted by: Kendall Macri, Matt Stachler  | Monday, December 16, 2024

STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Commons (R-Williamsport) and Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) 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. Commons, 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." 

Morrison will serve as chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee and the House Natural Resources Committee. Morrison said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.

"Our state's natural resources are invaluable, and I'm excited to continue leading efforts to protect them while balancing economic growth," Morrison said. "I look forward to collaborating with stakeholders to ensure Indiana's future remains bright."

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. 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. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) represents House District 42, which includes
all of Parke and Vermillion counties, and portions of Clay, Fountain and Vigo counties.
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