STATEHOUSE (June 21, 2021) – St. Joseph County legislators recently received appointments to serve on interim study committees.
Throughout the summer and fall, Indiana state legislators serve on interim study committees where they work on policy, examine top issues, gather testimony and recommend legislation ahead of the legislative session kicking off in January.
State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) will serve as vice chair of the Interim Study Committee on Child Services. He will also serve on the Commission on Improving the Status of Children in Indiana.
"This year, I sponsored legislation establishing the Interim Study Committee on Child Services, which will review state and local child-fatality reports and other topics concerning child safety," DeVon said. "As lawmakers, we must do everything we can to protect our most vulnerable, and this committee will take a close look at state programs like the foster care system and explore policies that work."
State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) will serve as a member of the Interim Study Committee on Commerce and Economic Development.
"It's important for the public to stay engaged and provide input to their legislators on matters important to them," Teshka said. "I encourage constituents to reach out to me on issues impacting them or our community, as it will help me better serve our area."
Teshka said members of the public are welcomed to attend and testify at committee hearings, which typically occur at the Statehouse in Indianapolis. Hearings are also livestreamed and archived online at iga.in.gov, where committee calendars and meeting agendas are posted.
To learn more about the topics state legislators will be examining in the coming months, visit iga.in.gov.
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State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5, which includes portions of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-South Bend) represents House District 7, which includes the majority of St. Joseph County.
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