STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Rep. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) and Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) 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. Culp 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.
"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."
Pressel was reappointed as chair of the House Roads and Transportation Committee, and will serve as a member of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunication Committee and the House Elections and Apportionment Committee. Pressel said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"Roads and infrastructures are essential to the development and growth of our state," Pressel said. "I look forward to diving into these important topics and continuing to make Indiana roads working and safe."
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. Kendell Culp (R-Rensselaer) represents House District 16,
which includes portions of Jasper, Pulaski, Starke and White counties.
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State Rep. Jim Pressel (R-Rolling Prairie) represents District 20,
which includes portions of LaPorte and Starke counties.
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