STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – State Reps. Matt Lehman (R-Berne) and Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) 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. Lehman will serve as a member of the House Insurance Committee, House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, and the House Public Policy Committee.
"These committees are the starting point in tackling issues that constituents are facing to ensure their voices are heard," Lehman said. "During the 2025 legislative session, I look forward to examining key policy areas that impact our district such as supporting economic development and the continual discussion regarding health care access and cost."
Sweet will serve as a member of the House Agriculture and Rural Development Committee, Family, House Children and Human Affairs Committee and House Local Government Committee.
"This legislative session, we will be diving into a number of different topics to explore the best options for Hoosiers," Sweet said. "I'm excited to get back to work as I will continue to support our farmers and be a voice at the Statehouse for our most vulnerable."
Sweet said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
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 Lehman (R-Berne) represents House District 79,
which includes all of Adams County, and portions of Jay and Wells counties.
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State Rep. Lorissa Sweet (R-Wabash) represents House District 50,
which includes all of Huntington County, and portions of Miami, Wabash and Wells counties.
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