STATEHOUSE (Dec. 14, 2022) – Area lawmakers 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. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) will serve as a member of the House Ways and Means Committee, and as chair of the Higher Education Subcommittee. He will also serve on the House Financial Institutions Committee. Heaton was also reappointed as Majority Whip, a House Republican leadership position.
"Ensuring students who want to attend a college or university after high school have a viable path remains a priority," Heaton said. "I look forward to discussions on how we can help more Hoosiers achieve their dream of a post-secondary education."
State Rep. Alan Morrison (R-Brazil) will serve as chair of the House Environmental Affairs Committee, and as a member of the House Elections and Apportionment Committee, and House Natural Resources Committee. These committees will begin their work with the start of the 2023 legislative session.
"As chair, I'm looking forward to diving into topics that impact our environment while also identifying responsible ways to cut burdensome red tape for Hoosiers," Morrison said. "I also look forward to supporting our state's important natural resources, which have a tremendous impact on our environment and economy, and helping our strong agricultural community."
State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) received an appointment to serve on the House Commerce, Small Business and Economic Development Committee, the House Insurance Committee, and the House Local Government Committee. He was also reappointed as an Assistant Majority Whip, a House Republican leadership position. Borders said committees are responsible for vetting bills, including hearing public testimony and considering amendments.
"I look forward to continuing my support for hardworking Hoosiers, small-business owners and economic development opportunities," Borders said. "Serving on the insurance committee, I fully expect to continue conversations about how we can work together to lower health care costs, which continue to grow at an unsustainable pace."
House lawmakers are scheduled to convene for session at 1:30 p.m. on Jan. 9. Hoosiers can visit iga.in.gov to find legislation, view calendars, and watch committee meetings and session.
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State Rep. Bruce Borders (R-Jasonville) represents House District 45,
which includes all of Greene and Sullivan counties, and portions of Daviess, Knox and Vigo counties.
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State Rep. Bob Heaton (R-Terre Haute) represents House District 46,
which includes all of Owen County, and portions of Clay, Monroe and Vigo 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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