STATEHOUSE (Dec. 16, 2024) – St. Joseph County legislators 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. State Rep. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) was reappointed as chair of the House Family, Children and Human Affairs Committee, and will serve as a member of the House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee.
"Child safety remains a top priority as we head into another legislative session," DeVon said. "We will continue to build on our efforts and work together to find solutions to protect our most vulnerable."
State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) was appointed chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee. He will also serve as a member of the House Education Committee and the House Employment, Labor and Pensions Committee.
"As the new chair of the House Financial Institutions Committee, I will use my previous experience as vice chair to listen and review commonsense legislation that benefits our communities," Teshka said. "It's a privilege to represent my community at the Statehouse, and I'm excited to get to work."
State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) was reappointed as chair of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee and will serve as a member of the House Natural Resources Committee and House Utilities, Energy and Telecommunications Committee. Wesco said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"Election security is important, and it's critical that we maintain voter confidence each election cycle," Wesco said. "As we get set for the legislative session, I look forward to diving into these and other issues and representing my district at the Statehouse."
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. Dale DeVon (R-Granger) represents House District 5,
which includes a portion of St. Joseph County.
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State Rep. Jake Teshka (R-North Liberty) represents House District 7,
which includes portions of LaPorte, Marshall and St. Joseph counties.
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State Rep. Tim Wesco (R-Osceola) represents House District 21,
which includes portions of Elkhart and St. Joseph counties.
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